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.

Screening SCHEDULE

Bellingham, WA

May 3 , 2026

1:15pm

Cascadia Women’s Film Festival

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The latest news, press and reviews

April 28, 2026
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The Violin Channel
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The Violin Channel

Pianist Jonathan Biss Resigns from Toronto's Royal Conservatory for its Handling of Abuse Allegations

A former RCM student and the family of another have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against the late pianist Boris Berlin

April 28, 2026
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Toronto Star
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Jonathan Biss

Why I joined - and soon quit - The Royal Conservatory of Music

Opinion - I joined the Royal Conservatory of Music last year and resigned seven months later. After its handling of abuse allegations, I felt I had no other choice

“Music was my voice even before I spoke. With Dear Lara, I’m now using that voice to help others reclaim theirs.”

– Lara St. John