Bryanna Reynolds' documentary "The Last Eight" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team behind the Burbank float that participates in Pasadena's Rose Parade every New Year's Day.
The Rose Parade is one of America's longest-running traditions, drawing 700,000 to 800,000 in-person visitors every year. For many viewers and tourists who come to watch, the floats are a spectacle: flashy, big, and even moving thanks to today's technology, carrying with them a sense of renewal as the new year begins.
But the floats carry a deeper meaning for those who make them. In Reynolds' documentary, the team behind Burbank's float is racing against the clock with only days left before the parade. What emerges is a portrait of community and camaraderie. It is genuinely inspiring to witness. Beneath the craftsmanship and labour, there is a group of people who simply love what they do.
What makes "The Last Eight" work is its intimacy. Reynolds doesn't just document the float-building process, she captures the human stories behind it. These are volunteers and dedicated locals who show up year after year, not for fame or fortune, but out of genuine love for their city and the tradition it represents.
The Last Eight is currently making its festival rounds. Visit their Instagram page for news and updates.
Featured images from Bryanna Reynolds.
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