Independent Lens (1999)

S24E4 Children of Las Brisas

Set against the stark realities of Venezuela, where poverty, violence, and corruption prevail, the El Sistema youth orchestra serves as a beacon of hope for children seeking a future in the arts. Despite the oppressive political climate and the nation’s deteriorating conditions, these young musicians cling to their dreams of a brighter existence, fighting to rise above the challenges that surround them.