Far too short as it hardly touches on the actual repairs, instrument ones that is. That could have been technically interesting, but this is a story of how music and the provision of the instruments, often to those too poor to afford them can change or be a new start in their young lives. This is brought into focus by the same effects that music had on the repair staff themselves, as they each recount the difficulties and for some the deep emtional trauma that they still carry. For one of whom, reminded me of the stories told and witnessed by Jewish families, with the same lasting bewilderment of how, why then their lives changed in an instant., what it was is no longer.
The Last Repair Shop
2023
Documentary / Music
The Last Repair Shop
2023
Documentary / Music
Plot summary
Once commonplace in the United States, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repaired musical instruments to its public schoolchildren, a continuous service since 1959. The Last Repair Shop grants an all access pass to the nondescript downtown warehouse where a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople keep over 80,000 student instruments in good repair.
January 26, 2024 at 03:22 PM
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So much more than the title
Unmasking Reality: A Heartfelt Journey Through 'The Last Repair Shop
This is a movie I saw after a very long time that had a story about human lives.
It depicted the mass murder of innocent people in Armenia, the 'American dream', and the reality behind it.
It also portrayed a simple request of a child which, if ignored, could have probably led him down a very different path.
The story of people loving each other, and the love which is passed on to others, was beautifully presented.
This was a beautiful movie. I wish other filmmakers could understand what a movie means, learn from this, and make more of these.
Humans can be saved if they see what they can do to make a difference and should understand the lies around us. Simple movies like this can raise a lot of questions that were never asked before. I loved the movie. Thank you!
wATCH it! Brilliant, human & wonderfully moving.
I cannot stress enough the value of watching this moving Documentary. As another user said, "not nearly long enough." It left me wanting more for sure- is a good way. Wonderfully written, shot, & edited. And the sound! Using the kids in the score recording was genius. You will not be sorry you spent the time. The experience helps remind you people have stories and are worth spending the time to listen & learn about. Music is such an important part of our lives. In so many unique and various ways sound touches us all. Whether you play or just listen- even if you play for your own pleasure or professionally, or casually listen or you're a diehard hard fan, music moves you.