Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, May 16
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Categories
A musical dream in a country on the verge of collapse
Film Screening and Discussion
with
Marianela Maldonado, Director/Author
Robin Todd, Cinematographer
Children of Las Brisas follows three Venezuelan children from the impoverished Las Brisas neighborhood in their quest to become professional musicians within the ranks of “El Sistema” music program. The film reveals their perseverance and resilience over 10 years as they struggle amidst the Venezuelan crisis and represent a society taken over by an autocratic regime.
*Event location: Chalice UU – 3331 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park, CA
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://tinyurl.com/ChildrenofLasBrisas