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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Columbia, Missouri

November 14, 2026

Odyssey Chamber Music Series

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The latest news, press and reviews

November 6, 2026
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Hal Kowalewski

Dear Lara: Reckoning with Music Education’s Largest Institutions

October 24, 2026
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Dear Lara wins Impact Award at Naples International Film Festival

“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