Viva Maestro

A film by Ted Braun

The Man. The Music. The Magic

When conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s international tours are disrupted by deadly protests across his native Venezuela, one of the world’s finest and most beloved musicians faces a daunting set of challenges — to his commitment to the mentor who changed his life, to friends and musicians he’s led since his teens, and to his belief in art’s transformative capacity.

Viva Maestro, the uplifting and timely new documentary from acclaimed director Ted Braun, follows Dudamel around the world as he responds to unexpected and imposing obstacles with stirring music-making that celebrates the power of art to renew and unite.

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Director

Ted Braun

Producer

Howard Bragman

Runtime

99 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational Rights

Captions Available

English Closed

Language

English, Spanish

Press

“Dudamel is a joyfully appealing figure, and the film benefits from following such an amiable subject”

- The NY Times

“Gustavo Dudamel in Venezuela makes for a riveting new documentary”

- The LA Times

“Gustavo Dudamel documentary paints an off-key yet transfixing portrait”

- The Washington Post
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Festival & Awards

Official Selection – Sedona International Film Festival
Official Selection – HotDocs

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The Man. The Music. The Magic

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