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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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Koln, Germany
October 20, 2026
6:30pm
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln (HfMT Köln)
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October 4, 2026
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Rosa Cartagena
In ‘Dear Lara,’ violinist Lara St. John confronts rampant sex abuse in classical music in Philadelphia and beyond
Since The Inquirer published her story of abuse while a student at Curtis, in 2019, several women came forward with their stories. St. John's documentary "Dear Lara" serves as a searing examination.
“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
