El último taller de instrumentos

This is quite an engaging documentary that introduces us to four specialist technicians who maintain some of the musical instruments that are provided free to pupils in the Los Angeles school system. Prefaced by a few words from each of the children who benefit from the violins, tubas, pianos and saxophones to name but a few, we then meet four of the people - from a variety of interesting, sometimes quite traumatic, backgrounds - as they show us just how meticulously they work to keep these instruments alive and useful. To be honest, I could have been doing with just a little more performance from the would-be students, but these characters who put their heart and soul into preserving these musical tools come across as dedicated and passionate. The same can be said for the students - especially the young violinist at the start whose smile just about says it all. We end with a rousing section from the alumni of students who have benefitted over the years and this is a fine testament to the role of music in an education system that doesn't just focus on the academic.

A lovely documentary!

A simple concept, but done with so much care.

A fantastic camera work, brilliant editing, beautiful use of music and sound design.

Love the delicacy with which the stories of people are told. Heavy subjects are touched through great interviews and minimum archival footage. So many emotions - from smiles to tears.

The ending credits are done so creatively.

Through documenting the repair shop the film tells a story of a whole society. And the importance of art for healing the same society.

A very professional short documentary that I would recommend everyone to watch.

This is a movie I saw after a very long time that had a story about human lives.

It depicted the mass murder of innocent people in Armenia, the 'American dream', and the reality behind it.

It also portrayed a simple request of a child which, if ignored, could have probably led him down a very different path.

The story of people loving each other, and the love which is passed on to others, was beautifully presented.

This was a beautiful movie. I wish other filmmakers could understand what a movie means, learn from this, and make more of these.

Humans can be saved if they see what they can do to make a difference and should understand the lies around us. Simple movies like this can raise a lot of questions that were never asked before. I loved the movie. Thank you!

I cannot stress enough the value of watching this moving Documentary. As another user said, "not nearly long enough." It left me wanting more for sure- is a good way. Wonderfully written, shot, & edited. And the sound! Using the kids in the score recording was genius. You will not be sorry you spent the time. The experience helps remind you people have stories and are worth spending the time to listen & learn about. Music is such an important part of our lives. In so many unique and various ways sound touches us all. Whether you play or just listen- even if you play for your own pleasure or professionally, or casually listen or you're a diehard hard fan, music moves you.

Every once in a while, you need a movie like Kris Bowers & Ben Proudfoot's "The Last Repair Shop" to make you feel good about the world we live in. It's a reminder of the many stories we all have of ourselves that eventually shape us to be who we are and how these stories can go on to make an impact on the lives of those we wouldn't even know.

With some crisp and striking cinematography, and an array of stories; each interesting and each heartfelt, the movie documents the people behind the only remaining repair shop that fixes musical instruments for its public school students at no cost. Contributing to the dreams of more than 80,000 students, and now inspiring an audience with their passion for what they do, the craftsmen at "The Last Repair Shop" make this documentary short film one of the year's finest.