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Tocar y luchar (To Play and To Strive)

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, October 3, 2026•2:00 PM
Join us for the US Premiere screening of the new director’s cut of Tocar y luchar (To Play and To Strive), director Alberto Arvelo’s inspiring documentary about El Sistema, Venezuela’s youth orchestra system. This moving film tells a tale of courage and determination as it shows how these young musicians find the strength to overcome challenges, change their lives, and make their mark in the music world.
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