Children of Las Brisas

607 West Lexington Avenue,Independence MO 64050

19 March, 2023

Description

A musical dream in a country on the verge of collapse Children of Las Brisas is a story of resistance, resilience and perseverance that explores the power of discipline and classical music as tools for survival. The documentary 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. Throughout a decade, Edixon, Dissandra and Wuilly try to achieve a better future as they face the great challenges of the country’s dire situation. The Venezuelan crisis makes it impossible for them to accomplish their dreams and in their struggle, they represent a society taken over by an autocratic regime. Film is primarly in Spanish with English subtitles. Available on PBS at Children of Las Brisas Help the protagonists: I Want to Help