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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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August 10, 2026
Feature
The Violin Channel
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The Violin Channel
Violinist Lara St. John’s Film Wins Best International Documentary at Festival international du film de Bretagne
St. John’s documentary “Dear Lara,” which investigates abuse in the classical music industry, has won the coveted Best International Documentary award
“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
