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Dudamel: Let the Children Play

  • 2010
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Dudamel: Let the Children Play (2010)
Documentary

Gustavo Dudamel, the amazingly gifted Venezuelan conductor, entirely educated in "El Sistema", leads this journey through the stories of some of the young people who are experiencing the joy... Read allGustavo Dudamel, the amazingly gifted Venezuelan conductor, entirely educated in "El Sistema", leads this journey through the stories of some of the young people who are experiencing the joy of music in the most diverse and contrasting corners of the world. Filmed in seven diff... Read allGustavo Dudamel, the amazingly gifted Venezuelan conductor, entirely educated in "El Sistema", leads this journey through the stories of some of the young people who are experiencing the joy of music in the most diverse and contrasting corners of the world. Filmed in seven different countries, "DUDAMEL: Let the Children Play" is an opportunity to glimpse the world o... Read all

  • Director
    • Alberto Arvelo
  • Stars
    • Jose Antonio Abreu
    • Daniel Barenboim
    • Deborah Borda
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    55
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alberto Arvelo
    • Stars
      • Jose Antonio Abreu
      • Daniel Barenboim
      • Deborah Borda
    • 1User review
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    Jose Antonio Abreu
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    Daniel Barenboim
    Daniel Barenboim
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    Deborah Borda
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    Frank Dipolo
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    Plácido Domingo
    Plácido Domingo
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    Gustavo Dudamel
    Gustavo Dudamel
    • Self
    Richard Holloway
    • Self
    Quincy Jones
    Quincy Jones
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    Sung Kwak
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    Edgar Ramírez
    Edgar Ramírez
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    • (voice)
    • (as Édgar Ramírez)
    Simon Rattle
    • Self
    Ken Robinson
    Ken Robinson
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    • (as Sir Ken Robinson)
    John Williams
    John Williams
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    • Director
      • Alberto Arvelo
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    10byrontully2000

    An Inspiring and Wonderful Film

    We here at Indie Friendlie really love this compelling and informative film.

    Gustavo Dudamel, music director for the LA Philharmonic, is a champion of Venezuela's "La Systema", the public music program that provides students with classical music instruments and instructions. What's more interesting is the fact that he's also a product of the now-global program.

    This film, expertly shot and well-paced, is a joy to watch because it's not Dudamel who is the star of the film: it's the children.

    These children, from the high rise apartment buildings in Tokyo to the drug-war ravaged villages of Colombia, find self-esteem and purpose in learning to play an instrument and be a part of an orchestra.

    Don't worry that you don't know anything about classical music. Just listen to what "the dude" has to say, and watching the children come to life as a result of this remarkable program.

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Venezuela
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Dudamel Documentary
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      • $2,150,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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