DEAR LARA
A Film by Lara St. John
About the Film
Dear Lara is a forthcoming feature documentary, directed by Lara St. John and produced by Patrick Hamm.
The film explores the echoes of trauma within the world of classical music, as violinist and survivor Lara St. John unveils a web of sexual abuse in prestigious institutions, exposing a haunting pattern of complicity and entitlement.
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January 7, 2025
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CBC Radio One
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Vivian Rashotte
'I find it to be incredibly moving because so many of these people trusted me with their stories. Misery doesn't love company in this respect, but at the same time, I then knew that I had so many sisters in arms…'
October 26, 2024
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Peter Dobrin
Lara St. John had her own story about sexual abuse in classical music. What she didn’t know was how widespread it is.
The fruit of that labor is a film she and producer Patrick Hamm are in the process of finishing and getting onto the film festival circuit. Dear Laura, a full-length documentary, explores not just St. John’s experience at Curtis, but also those of others at schools and in orchestras internationally.
“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
