The Frick Fine Arts Building Auditorium at University of Pittsburgh will be screening Venezuelan documentary Children of Las Brisas a story of resistance, resilience and perseverance of three Venezuelan youth musicians.
The film 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.
The screening will be on Thursday, February 15 at 7pm free of charge and open to the public. Producer Luisa De la Ville will lead the university screening with an introduction and discussion. The screening is free and open to the public.
