DEAR LARA

A Film by Lara St. John

About the Film

Dear Lara is a feature documentary, directed by Lara St. John and produced by Patrick Hamm.

When violinist Lara St. John goes public about her own assault as a child at an elite music school she uncovers a global pattern of abuse in the classical music world and joins fellow survivors to confront an entrenched culture of silence.

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Screening SCHEDULE

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Toronto, Ontario

April 20, 2026

7pm

Canadian Premiere - SOLD OUT

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March 6, 2026

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Violinist.com

Peter Wilson

A Beautiful Film About Horrifying Events: Lara St. John's Documentary 'Dear Lara'

On February 6, I had the pleasure of attending the premiere of the documentary film Dear Lara at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The film, by world-class violinist Lara St. John, explores sexual abuse and its repercussions in the classical music world.

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March 2, 2026

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Ludwig van Toronto

Ludwig Van

INTERVIEW | Violinist— And Now Filmmaker — Lara St. John Talks About Dear Lara

Acclaimed Canadian musician Lara St. John recently premiered her first feature documentary at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival.