Troop Zero

| 2019

Directed by: Bertie Ellwood, Amber Templemore

Main Plot

In "Troop Zero," a quirky and imaginative young girl named Christmas Flint dreams of life beyond her small Southern town. When she learns about a competition that offers the chance to be included on NASA's Golden Record, she becomes determined to win. Despite not fitting in with the local Birdie Scouts, Christmas forms her own misfit troop with a group of equally eccentric friends. Together, they face various challenges and opposition from the established scouts. Through their journey, they discover the importance of friendship, acceptance, and believing in oneself. The film is a heartwarming tale of perseverance and the power of dreams.

Characters

  • Mckenna Grace plays Christmas Flint, a quirky, determined girl who dreams of space and leads a misfit troop to compete in a talent show for a chance to be recorded on NASA's Golden Record.
  • Viola Davis plays Miss Rayleen, a reluctant troop leader who helps a group of misfit kids pursue their dream of recording a message for NASA's Golden Record.
  • Jim Gaffigan plays Ramsey, a single father who supports his daughter, Christmas, in her quest to join a Birdie Scout troop and achieve her dreams.

Ending Explained

In the movie "Troop Zero," directed by Bertie Ellwood and Amber Templemore, the story culminates with the underdog group of misfit scouts, led by Christmas Flint, achieving their goal in an unexpected way. Throughout the film, Christmas dreams of having her voice included on NASA's Golden Record, a project that aims to send human sounds into space. The troop, despite facing numerous challenges and ridicule, manages to participate in the Birdie Scout Jamboree talent show, hoping to win the competition and secure their spot on the record. In the final scenes, Troop Zero performs a heartfelt and unconventional routine that, while not winning the competition, captures the spirit of their journey and the essence of their dreams. Although they do not win the official prize, their performance is recorded and later played at a local radio station, symbolizing that their voices have reached a broader audience. The film concludes with a sense of triumph and unity among the troop members, emphasizing themes of resilience, friendship, and the importance of dreaming big, regardless of the outcome.

Bertie Ellwood Amber Templemore Comedy Drama Family Mckenna Grace Viola Davis Jim Gaffigan