Movie Matinee: Landfill Harmonic

Movie Matinee: Landfill Harmonic
Tuesday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m.

Discover Landfill Harmonic, an inspiring documentary that follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a group of young musicians from Paraguay who play instruments made entirely from materials found in the landfill where they live. As you follow their journey, you’ll see how their story captures the world’s attention and launches them from humble beginnings to international stages. With the support of their dedicated music director, Favio Chávez, the orchestra faces the pressures of sudden fame while staying true to their community.

When a natural disaster strikes their already fragile town, Favio must lead the orchestra through adversity and help bring hope through the power of music. This uplifting film is a powerful testament to creativity, resilience, and how music can change lives. The film is 85 minutes, rated PG, is English subtitled, and is made possible through public performance rights by Kanopy.