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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Vancouver, BC, Canada

June 7, 2026

2:00pm

Cinemathèque

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The latest news, press and reviews

May 28, 2026
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Sound Mind Substack
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Jonathan Biss

The Costs of Silence

May 11, 2026
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Ignite My Voice; Becoming Unstoppable
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Kathryn Stewart & Kevin Ribble

Lara St. John Breaks the Silence: The Dark Side of Classical Music Institutions

“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