The evening also includes live orchestral performances of songs from the film and an insightful conversation between featured instrument repair artists Dana Atkinson (strings) and Duane Michaels (woodwind), instrumentalist in study Ismerai Heels (saxophone) and editor of “The Last Repair Shop”, Nick Garnham Wright (Executive Creative Director, Breakwater Studios).
Once commonplace in the United StatesToday Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to have continuously provided its public school children with free and repaired musical instruments since 1959.
From the Oscar®-winning directing duo Kris Bowers And Ben Proudfoot“The Last Repair Shop” grants unrestricted access to the nondescript downtown warehouse where a dwindling handful of dedicated craftsmen keep over 80,000 student instruments in good condition.
Experience the profound life stories of four master craftsmen and students whose lives were changed by their instrument. In the repairmen’s stories, music was the common thread that healed their hearts and brought them to where they are now – repairing broken instruments to return them to the longing hands of Los Angeles’ Young people in public schools.
“As a former LAUSD student who found solace in the school’s musical instruments, producing this film is my heartfelt thanks to the unseen heroes who provide this creative outlet for students like me. As Ben and I heard the stories of these master artisans and the students they influenced, we were in awe of the power and importance of repair and how music can heal the parts of us that feel broken,” said Kris BowersCo-director of “The Last Repair Shop”.
“For us as a team of musicians, it has been an incredibly fulfilling and inspiring journey to be able to support ‘The Last Repair Shop’. Our founder, Peter Rotteris a LA native who began his musical journey in the LAUSD education system. To honor the critical role the LAUSD music programs have played in his own life, Peter supported this film as an executive producer and donated Encompass’ services to support the beautiful film score, which was written by Katya Richardson And Kris Bowers. We are so proud to have played a role in showing the world what Los Angeles residents have to offer and how accessible music education can enhance an entire community,” said Ayman KhanDevelopment Strategist at Encompass Music.
“‘The Last Repair Shop’ is a phenomenal story about the culture, musical talent and craftsmanship of the people of Los Angeles. What better place to continue showcasing this Oscar-winning film than Los Angeles Union Station?” said Heidi ZellerSenior Manager, Cultural Planning at Metro Art. “We look forward to providing a wonderful event for the community.”
The event is free and open to the public. Interested parties can register. Here. To learn more about Los Angeles Union Station, visit unionstationla.com. #Celebrating85Years #UnionStationLA.
About Los Angeles Union Station
Since its opening in 1939, Los Angeles Union Station has been considered one of LA’s architectural gems and a key gateway to the promise of the California dream. The station was designed in an innovative blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture, now commonly referred to as Mission Moderne. The bustling 52-acre transportation hub is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles provides important connections to destinations in Southern California. As an iconic landmark, the station serves as a living symbol of downtown, connecting the historical fabric of the past with the present through art, culture, transportation and community. Designed on a grand scale, Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and is often referred to as “the last of the great railway stations”. For more information, see unionstationla.com or follow @unionstationla on social media.
About Metro Art
Metro Art enhances the customer experience with innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts programs that engage riders and connect people, places and neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. A diverse range of site-specific artworks will be integrated into the growing Metro system, improving the quality of the transit environment and creating a sense of place.
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Arrival
By metro! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible by Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Bicycle rentalMetrolink, Amtrak and several city bus lines. Take the A, B, D or J Metro lines directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app, the trip planner on metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. Parking is available at Union Station for $8.
About Breakwater Studios
Breakwater Studios is a two-time Academy Award®-winning film production company dedicated to championing short documentaries and the works they inspire. Breakwater Studios’ work has been recognized at the Sundance Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Critics Choice Documentary Awards, Emmy Awards, James Beard Foundation Awards, and the Peabody Awards, among others.
About Encompass Music Partners
Encompass Music Partners is a music production team with over 1500 studio titles and live concerts. We represent and maintain the tradition of Hollywood We are setting new standards in music for film and television by helping our clients cast, coordinate, budget, commission, produce and musically execute all the requirements for their project, be it pre-production, post-production or live entertainment.
SOURCE Los Angeles Union Station
