The Last Repair Shop | 2024 Oscar-winning Documentary Short

[@krisbowersmusic]

Hey! Kris Bowers here, co-director and co-composer for this film. Please feel free to reply with any questions you have about the filmmaking and/or the music, and I'll do my best to answer them! Thanks for watching.

[@beachbumkg]

Will "the alumni" be streaming anywhere?

[@krisbowersmusic]

@@beachbumkg Yes! We are working on releasing the soundtrack soon!! Stay tuned.

[@arnostephanian]

Thank you for creating such a beautiful emotional documentary 🙏🏼 My family has a similar story that I always wanted to make a documentary about.. we were the pioneer of the 1st music store in Iran back established in 1945 after WWII called the Skenderian Music Center...we started the musical culture and community in Iran and had one of the world's richest musical archives. We were the safe haven for a lot of musicians because after the revolution music was Haram(against the Islamic religion that took over) and we had been there under the radar for 75 years to preserve the music culture and provide people music methods and music in addition to instruments. Not a lot of people understand what that means but it's definitely worth a documentary. I would love to meet Steve and possibly work with him. 🙏🏼

[@BP-ww9fp]

Wow did this make me cry ... thanks!

[@krisbowersmusic]

@@BP-ww9fp Thanks so much!

[@danstevens4249]

I am watching this at my instrument repair bench while I repair a tuba for a public school. After I’m done, I’ll be going to the lesson studio to work with students. I’ve spent 12 years as a repair technician, and this NAILS the “why” and provides terrific insight into how we as instrument techs find meaning in our work. I have donated so much time with the mindset of, “ One broken instrument means a child without an instrument.” Well done to all involved, I feel seen in some small way.

[@jcspider7259]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@howardcohen6817]

Thanks Dan, for your service.

[@krisbowersmusic]

Thank you for all that you do!!!

[@pattymangels6749]

❤❤❤ thank you!

[@jimhines642]

I see you, and I hear them. TY for your gift.

[@Perly53]

I am a product of LAUSD. I used a school trombone starting in the third grade. I graduated from UCSB with a music performance degree in trombone. I went to Robert Fulton Jr. High and Van Nuys High School. I had exceptional teachers, especially Sid Lasaine at VNHS. Thanks to my LAUSD music teachers and those that repaired my instrument! ♥

[@kenbrown9433]

What a beautiful film. This should be required viewing by school boards and anyone who understands (or doesn't understand) the value of our public schools.

[@devakikaren]

And the tragedy of so many schools cutting music classes for budget concerns. Never cut music classes. So vital.

[@ntakovacj3644]

Yes -- we aren't here on earth simply to "survive." I'm grateful for every teacher who brought "superficial" projects to our classrooms. Girls AND boys Embroidered in my 4th grade class -- choosing coloured threads, loving color combinations. Getting to school at 8am in 7th and 8the grades -- to sing in the Chorus -- who paid that teacher to do that? Creating Large papier mache creatures in the 6th grade -- all the while doing the usual English, Geography, Math. Oh lordy lordy -- art and music aren't "extras" in life. Please don't limit children to the three Rs.

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

Amen!!! I thought the same ...

[@devakikaren]

And the shame of dropping music classes as first thing when budget crunches loom.

[@susanpearson672]

I was thinking the same thing! A valuable lesson.

[@rosannemunt5074]

OMG!! I'm crying. My daughter found her tribe in middle and high school in Band. She married a bandmate. They are still close friends with many of the men and women they made music with. I was a 'band parent' chaperoning trips, keeping the books, and altering uniforms. Music is magical.

[@elinab8467]

This armenian woman from the same city as Steve thanks you for highlighting our history. Bawled my eyes out. Definitely an Oscar- worthy film.

[@Bumer2789]

You are most welcome! Its our duty to take it as far as we can!🙏

[@lauraagigian8653]

This part particularly touched me too, and I can’t stop crying either! I am an American Armenian, and I wasn’t aware of this persecution and time in recent history. Shame on me. Armenian persecution is truly swept under the rug and is not on the forefront of any mainstream political discussions or taught in any schools. I was not expecting to learn about this when starting to watch this documentary. Thank you so much to the producers of this film for highlighting this beautiful man’s story and shedding a little light on Armenian struggles.

[@devakikaren]

And now it's happening again as Turkey reenacts history. Horrific.

[@elinab8467]

and you did it!!! 🏆🎉 🇦🇲

[@russellramsey8132]

Steve's story was particularly compelling . It's much the same story as my own family's story.

[@constancewalsh3646]

There is a humility in people who fix objects, not found in any other area of life. Without them the stars could not heal and could not shine. They work in silence, in back rooms, unseen and unheralded, but their co-workers and the people they serve, Know. I was in tears from start to finish. in awe. Oscar-worthy indeed.

[@richardrobinson9999]

And they won the oscar tonight

[@robbinclose9604]

It is my life story too. At 9 years old in 4th grade I started taking violin classes at Lockwood Elementary School. My life changed in the class and I too fell in love with the violin and music. I played for the rest of my life. I’m my late 50’s we moved to Santa Fe New Mexico. I founded a violin program for underprivileged children. I raised the money, bought instruments and secured grants from funding trusts in town. I taught violin, we performed all over town. This program expanded to include other instruments and the arts. I gave back what was given to me at 9 in that class. These programs have continued now for over 25 years. It changed the lives of many young people too. Thank you for this beautiful film.

[@amyhayutin1738]

Beautiful story! Well played life-thank you!🫶🏽

[@sweettaterpie7009]

Bless you.

[@tonymiller6847]

My parents bought a piano and a dog I named Freckles for my brilliant sister Avis and nothing for me. I and I alone took Freckles as MY only pet. I fed her and made sure all was well with her for 19 years. On Christmas Eve in 1964 our next door neighbor Dudley ran over her. I followed her blood in the freshly fallen snow freezing and in my underpants. My mother took her to the vet and the vet gave her a shot that killed her. I vowed to never own another dog. Ten years ago I was a Hospice Social Worker for a year. My sister Avis told me recently that she never knew I had been a Hospice Social Worker. She's a millionaire and will not loan me a dime and I may lose the condo I've lived in for 32 years. She never learned compassion ,but she teaches statistics at a University. She never learned how to give back.

[@CatherineSTodd]

@@tonymiller6847 : so sorry for your experiences. I wish better things to come to you now.

[@artspell9543]

Bravo!

[@lovelyskull3483]

I smiled, I cried and I felt great joy. This is an incredible gift to humanity. I cannot thank you enough.

[@javierprieto8246]

Deserves an Academy Award for best Documentary

[@shaunalea5139]

And it won!! ❤

[@jessamynrising3990]

This aged well 😉

[@edwinaosborne2632]

Yes it won🎉

[@acooksla]

And it got it 🎉

[@anoushforno]

Steve’s “I was a little Armenian boy” took me off guard (27:36). As an Italian-Armenian I felt a great joy seeing and hearing his story. Love to all young and adults who took part of this gorgeous project ❤️

[@Bumer2789]

Hi Michelle, Steve here, thank you for your warm words 😊🙏

[@showmustgoon5311]

@@Bumer2789I a survivor of the same atrocities. It was so good to see you Steve and to see that story being told. Thank you!

[@pauladejoie2999]

This is one of the most wonderful short films I’ve ever seen. It made me cry. Music and art save lives - and create lives - and should be accessible to everyone!

[@maggieholt2250]

Gotta say, probably the most worthwhile short film I've ever seen (in 86 years)!

[@TreasureX7]

Thanks to all of creators of this movie, I am a survivor of the same genocidal events in 1989 in Azerbaijan, It is my 30th anniversary with ballet company, from which 18 years I worked as a principal pianist. Thank you, USA!

[@devakikaren]

Would love to read anything you write about all you went through. Hope you write a book one day. One page a day adds up to a book at the end of the year. OR, an article at the very least. And now Turkey is reenacting the past I have read. Horrific.

[@silviak.s.8236]

I would love to read your book if you will write it someday 👏

[@memus333]

Then the hero of the film lies when he says that it was in 1987. This is in order to cover up the expulsion of Azerbaijanis from Armenia by killing and raping them in Kafan in the same 1987. This year it was calm in Baku, he’s lying. (This little false story is the core, that is, the message of the film, and everything else is ordinary everyday life that every emigrant can tell.)

[@zaxmaxlax]

​@@memus333????

[@RandomSuspex]

⁠@@memus333average Turk trying to pretend genocide against Armenians never happened

[@notthebees822]

As a middle schooler in LAUSD, it was amazing to see not one, but TWO people who go to my school near the end. Awesome documentary!

[@peteboynton4536]

As someone who finally got the guts to start playing an instrument at age 54, my hat goes off to these people. Music heals, and gives our lives a true purpose. These folks figured that out a while ago. I wish it hadn't taken me so long.

[@howardcohen6817]

Go get 'em, Pete.

[@oscardom417]

Inspired and humbled of these great individuals who sacrificed doing what love.

[@kapuskasing64]

Bravo!

[@RichardB-r7m]

I funded this important program for 10 years. When district personnel and leadership wanted to eliminate it, I stood firm in ensuring that these remarkable "geppettos" could do their excellent work.

[@lisakayakstoo]

Thank you for standing up! I wondered how this amazing program survived, especially in the behemoth of the LAUSD.

[@daniel23554]

Thank you.

[@acevaptsarov8410]

you are a legend. thank you!

[@hundredsroadwerewolf]

Really lovely testament to the value of public employees and to a diverse US - if you need an antidote to the hateful rhetoric + hopelessness of our current politics, this is an uplifting one.

[@macbethpkyiv]

"The value of public employees" we pay taxes for so many reasons, mostly well known. Some are unknown, unpublicized but necessary and wonderful. IRS can tax me a couple of bucks to support stuff like this.

[@mssusanmarie]

Absolutely beautiful. If we are to be a civilized country, one of the things we must ensure is the access to music for every child. Please support the arts at all levels, and wherever it is found.

[@irinaavakimian6360]

Wonderful documentary & great stories! Myself & my family were Armenian refugees from Baku as Steve & his family. We left everything behind & moved to US for better life. Steve’s story brought all memories back. This is an educational film and a good example for the younger generation. I hope this documentary will be widely recognized.

[@КристинаАйрапетян-р9л]

Моя семья тоже из Баку. Мы переехали на Украину

[@markfoe3187]

So much goodness in 40 minutes. You can't help everyone, but you can do something. Heroes who are doing work that matters. Thank you for this gift to humanity.

[@macbethpkyiv]

just what I was thinking as I watched: "You can't do everything but you can do something." The woman from Mexico w/"the American dream" disillusioned but given a chance! and now she's doing all she can to give other kids a chance! wonderful. This is why we need documentaries, and music.

[@MomHon57]

I had to watch this after listening to a year end arts wrap up on the NPR show 1a. The critic who chose this movie as his “must see” got choked up talking about it and blurted “I don’t know why I’m getting so emotional! I just loved this movie” and I thought I’ve got to see something that could make a critic feel like that. It didn’t disappoint. Yes, I got emotional, and I just love this movie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰

[@shannonmcguire6289]

I'm a Minneapolis Public School music teacher and I think this film is OUTSTANDING! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Incredibly strong messages. Thank you for creating this fantastic film.

[@krisbowersmusic]

Thank you!

[@mkiowa5904]

Thank you--keep the music playing in the MN public schools!

[@kimberlymurphy4326]

My heart is full and I am in tears. As a daughter of a musician/singer, who was put in an orphanage as a young boy, a mom of a music major and a teacher of kids with learning disabilites and tough home lives, this movie has hit every emotion in me. Bravo to all who were involved with this film and here's to a Oscar nomination! xoxo

[@naramarg2381]

Armenians, move, declare yourself, make films, write books about us, about our true history, about the contribution of Armenians to the development of this civilization, so that the world knows and hears us. Do not be silent!!! Everything that is said about the events in Baku is absolutely true. My mother had a student from the city of Sumgait, where the purges of the Armenian population also took place. How much patience and tact it took my mother to bring this boy out of stress and not allow him to break down. This guy grew up and still thanks my mother for not letting him break. And the Azerbaijanis left Armenia and not a single hair fell from their heads.

[@JusticeConstantine]

Thank you Chris Bowers and L.A. Times for producing this film. As a former music and math teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District, this documentary brought tears to my eyes.

[@hectorl.campos994]

We heard on CBC Radio an interview with the producers of this remarkable documentary this morning and we decided to look for it on KZbin; of course we found it and, honestly, it is one of the most moving documentaries we have seen in the past few years - it’s not just about the good work, the calling to service to community, it is much more, it is (in our opinion) at its core about the essence of being & becoming human. We salute the producers, directors and everyone involved - a jewel well deserving of an Oscar. Thank you Los Angeles Time for uploading it and sharing it with the world 🧡💜💙 LCA

[@rossrobb]

One of the best docs I've seen regardless of length. I get tears in my eyes every time i watch it. Outstanding stories and storytelling. 100% Oscar worthy!

[@LalaMedic25]

Nominated today!

[@Voxclara]

II just watched it this afternoon, and was in tears by the end.

[@barbararegina5198]

And it won!!

[@vitaliypro8441]

They took advantage of woke culture just to win an Oscar, could’ve been a great documentary, but it really isn’t

[@donnabailey566]

I started weeping 5 minutes into this film. I was deeply moved. So grateful this film was made. I don't know how well I could succeed in life without music, although I don't play an instrument. Such a beautiful film.

[@sharonkatope9885]

The makers of this film manage to weave together the individual life threads of each student and instrument repair person skillfully and seamlessly. To see the historic references brought to life (former Soviet Bloc countries, Stonewall and the events and times surrounding it) and the impact on each life. The economic, societal and family pressures of everyone who found their people, places and voices in the musical world. It made me want to applaud each and every one. The performance at the end was a beautifully orchestrated allegory of all the lives that were shown before. Each note/person was a story unto itself, but together it created a true work of art. Cheers to the young people who are starting their life journey. Blessings to the former children who rose above painful circumstances and continue to lift up others.

[@darb800]

This is an incredible comment on an incredible film. Perfectly stated.

[@tubesterini]

I just watched THE LAST REPAIR SHOP and I'm now in tears and covered in goosebumps. What a powerful and important movie! TO ALL WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS BEAUTIFUL TREASURE ... THANK YOU! 🥰🎶🎹🎻🎵❤

[@Clarinetish]

Hi, Ben Proudfoot, from Nova Scotia. I am a retired music teacher who then became a school librarian, in Halifax. I hear you're up for an Oscar for this short film. If it was up to me, you'd have it! Beautiful, beautiful piece of storytelling and love. I'm going to share it with all my musician (and non-musician friends). Hope to see you on Live at 5, after you win!

[@Piesis9]

How prescient! They won the Oscar!

[@ddomi008]

I’m a music teacher in a neighboring district (different county) Ontario, CA and we see this in our music students. We are 100% title one and the connections made in this documentary is exactly why music education is so important! I am in tears. Thank you for such a wonderful story!

[@jonelleringnalda5749]

Stunning! I'm in tears and smiles. As a retired music educator, I know the power great music has for all of us. I applaud L.A. and all of you who helped put this documentary together -- and who support music in our public schools. Thank you!

[@kiltlvr]

This incredible film is life affirming, healing, and proof positive that music is the one language common to all creation.

[@andyrobinson4892]

I was blessed to have landed in a school where Tony DeAngelis was the music teacher. In fourth grade I started to play the trumpet and music changed my life thanks to “Mr. D.” The Last Repair Shop is just such a testament to the power of music, mentorship and art that is hard to condense into words. Thank you Ben Proudfoot for your art and humanity. My favorite character from Ted Lasso had a saying that I will co-opt and change a little . . . “Music is life!”

[@KarenDugan]

THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Watching that sweet little angel go on stage to accept the award was SUCH a pleasure to behold.

[@karphin1]

The repair folks are truly special people!

[@noahcho9342]

Teared up the whole movie. Started sobbing at the end when the alumni band started playing and they showed the schools they all graduated from.

[@Spartacus-pq5yp]

As a young immigrant, in the early 70s in Los Angeles, I remember the day my little sisters came home with music instruments, one a violin, the other a sax, and thinking who in the world would let little girls take home such expensive instruments. I also remember my chest bursting with pride at the sight of my sisters trying to pry a note out of the instruments, but alas, we are not a musically talented family. Just the memory, though.

[@EricRubio]

Spouse and I just finished watching this (over on Hulu, but leaving a comment here). I am a product of a public school music program (suburban Chicago) and spent several years as a school music teacher myself. This film was so moving. THANK YOU to everyone who was part of bringing this story to life. The honors are so well-deserved.

[@elinakhaimova]

Such a beautiful documentary. Brings me to tears every time I watch it. I'm so beyond proud of my amazing dad, Steve... I love you! 🥲❤

[@JonathanBregelDotCom]

The level of film craft and heart here is astonishing. Well deserving of the Oscar. Very well deserved.

[@VinnyG1995]

As a kid who benefited from music in schools, thank you to all involved who keep the gift of music alive for the next generation. I wouldn’t be where I’m at today if I wasn’t able to play my horn going through school.

[@burkabrigade]

No words. In a misery-filled world, this is a cup of sunshine and hope and love. Thank you for this inspiring and uplifting documentsry.

[@edhume5219]

Oh. My. God. So beautiful and uplifting. We need more fixers of things. Thank You!

[@constancewalsh3646]

"We need more fixers of things." Yes! exactly.

[@ruthpicon2203]

Congrats Mr. Bowers! Thank you to all who were part of this inspiring film.

[@timbolandmusicandsound]

One of the most heartfelt and moving documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you @lausd for continuing to provide free music education in public schools and to those who have dedicated their lives to the instruments upkeep at the LAUSD instrument repair shop.

[@anthonyordway8226]

This film encompasses what is so good about humanity! They are doing so much more than repairing instruments. ❤

[@Karvol123]

They aren't repairing instruments - they are repairing kids, repairing families, repairing communities. And, last but not least, they are repairing themselves. What a beautiful film.

[@tonymiller6847]

Looks like an Oscar winner to me!

[@rodneyharper2275]

So true

[@rodneyharper2275]

All of us should look around for someone to help 👍

[@krisbowersmusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@GThOe]

Oh please

[@lisamariescotto1564]

What a beautiful film and what beautiful people. Please support your school's music program. Donate old instruments for children who need them. Making music together builds community and fosters peace and understanding.

[@RolaineOssman]

What an incredibly beautiful story about these wonderful people! Some much needed light for our world right now and may this work inspire others.

[@katyclemens]

Make sure everyone here who knows any musician children anywhere knows about community bands and community orchestras! I played percussion in school and then spent twelve sad years not realizing I could ever play again if I wasn't going to make a living at it, and then in 2008 I joined the Columbia Concert Band and it's one of the very best things I do in my life. Brings just as much joy as it did when I was a kid. Make sure kids know they never have to stop playing! What a gorgeous documentary. Thank you for it. ❤

[@DasSpitter]

This was such a joyous watch! Every story was incredible, but Steve's Piano Tuner story is beyond amazing! Thank you for this.

[@aliziafinola]

Thank you, Los Angeles Times and all involved in this short, for sharing this freely here on KZbin. What an amazing service these craftspeople are providing to these kids. I am so glad this was recommended to me to watch. Hearing all these folks' stories really made my day.

[@tjohnson9593]

Wonderful, life affirming film. Was privileged to have seen the Bodie Mountain Express band play before they made it to the big time and gained a lifelong appreciation and love of bluegrass from their performances.. So happy to see one of these musicians (and their colleagues) continuing to bring the love, joy and healing possibilities of music to younger generations.

[@marylbrown1433]

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[@lauraknight7066]

I am a product of LAUSD and the Magnet Program. Started playing the Flute in 5th grade. I was part of the Hollywood High School Marching Band 1994-98 (Mr. Martin). Many of my classmates from the performing arts program continued their musical journey into professional careers! Big thanks to the volunteers, philanthropists, educators, and mentors who gave back to their community and supported the arts in L.A.. Band practice definitely kept me out of trouble.

[@gillianespinoza3652]

As a cellist and musician here in LA, I found this doumentary so beautiful and sad. Thank you all. Also shout out to a couple of my YOLA Los Angeles Youth Orchestra mates, Joe on Tuba and Jules Levy on bass! ^_^

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Absolutely FANTASTIC collection of stories. I can sympathize because music has been and is a VERY important part of my life. Thank you to EVERYONE involved in this project and production! This is proof that good people still exist...

[@cdpmusic]

As a band kid myself, that really laid the groundwork for my evolution into other instruments and songwriting as I grew older. This was so moving! Thank you for sharing!

[@GCzene]

LAUSD has some amazing employees, like these. Both in and out of the classroom, people like these make a difference in our students' lives. Congrats on a fabulous film and thank you for reminding us of what matters in life: art, crafts, family.

[@ignatiuskhan]

40 minutes of pure joy and emotion. Wish it lasted three more hours. Thank you.

[@sahar.kamali]

The best thing I’ve watched in a long time. So much movie magic in this beautiful documentary and the power of music wrapped each person in the film and lifted them up. If this doesn’t win the Oscar, I don’t know what will!

[@mlaiuppa]

That deserved to win. I taught band in San Diego Unified and we had a repair shop. Don’t know if they still do. But the repair shops did an outstanding job of keeping the poorest instruments playing for the longest time. My students relied on them. For some students it was the only thing keeping them in school. For some it was the one success they had that helped them become successful in other things. This was the truest film I have ever seen. Congratulations.

[@MediaProSB101]

What a wonderful film you’ve made Chris. LAT is an expert storyteller and this film took me through a gamut of emotions. Each person has a strong story to tell. I cried through the ending. Could not help myself. Loved how you noted the school the members of the orchestra went to too. What those musicians who repair the instruments give to the children… they made a HUGE difference in their lives. It’s beyond words. Thank you.

[@ozzycardona7274]

Incredible...simply incredible !!! As a professional musician for over 40 years, this documentary featuring these mostly underappreciated individuals, made me realize how and why they apply their work, dedication, sacrifice and their absolute love for this art form, so I can perform to the highest degree. I, we cannot do what we do without their sense of perfection and loving service to a profession dwindling each day. Live music. Their stories are as fascinating and integral to their chosen profession as the ones they service...us !!! Bravo !!!! Bravo !!!!! Thank you, wonderful repair people for your service and the people behind this documentary for telling this story of your sacrifices.

[@jesterbing]

Best thing I’ve seen all year. The ending is just beautiful (I cried) and what a great message. Funding the arts is critical to building bridges in our communities.

[@laniersmith1798]

Congratulations on your Oscar win! Well deserved. I grew up in Southern California and studied the violin in grade school. Thank you for sparking those sixty year old memories.

[@victorialeung732]

Thank You Chris for doing this! An inspiring and touching film recognizing the untold heroes behind the senes repairing instruments for millions of LAUSD students. Congrats! Well done!

[@igel82767]

This brought me to absolute sobbing tears at the end! What an absolutely beautiful and moving piece!

[@glenofthenorth8292]

What a wonderful collection of beautiful people ... every last one of them. To have these kids who dream of a musical future, and the people who helped them fulfill their dreams is inspiring, to say the least. I have always marveled at how musicians can do what they do to cause such an array of emotions in all of us. I applaud these individuals whose labour of understanding, commitment and love have helped so many to provide the rest of us with the wonderful gift of music. Great movie, great stories ... and a great inspiration for the rest of us. Thank you!

[@lisakayakstoo]

Of Course this is a Ben Proudfoot production! This hit me on so many notes...a child of immigrants, a child of the poor side of town, a child who struggled to fit in. So many blessings from these people who put their skills into providing care and quality to resurrect old instruments. Just amazing. I've shared this link with everyone I know.

[@TheLearningLounge]

Lifts the heart, that in these troubled times, there is hope and music and joy. Good reminder that many of us just need a chance to flourish.

[@michaelharr3379]

Sought on the Oscars and said I’ve got to watch that! Oh my God amazing!

[@mehditaba4657]

It's a powerful and emotional short documentary from Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers. They nailed it. The emotional and humanistic impact of this documentary is beyond words. It's absolutely touching and humanistic. There are so many elements to its core values. The Last Repair Shop is about music, broken musical instruments and the way that they can be easily fixed and have an impact on someone's life, the people who work on that shop and fix the instruments for years and how this friendly shop helped them without any segregation and inequality. Through the stories they share, we can find so many different layers to the United States issues and the way the people are trying to cope with situation, mostly with the help of music or a job that provides them some security and stability. Musically, Katya Richardson and Kris Bowers done a superb job. Every note was written with a lot of care and passion. The ending credits was just mind-blowing and was emotionally like something that you rarely experience. I don't think that I saw anything as strong as The Last Repair Shop in 2023! 8.7/10

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

This makes me proud to be a LAUSD parent. Long live public schools and the music. Stay true to your hopes and dreams, everyone.

[@jaimesilva-uq1dh]

What a beautiful roller coaster of emotions this documentary brings.

[@lauraklabunde9248]

This was absolutely amazing. It was inspiring, emotional, and was woven so well. I think all School District Administrators who are even thinking about cutting music or the arts need to see this.

[@chaos150]

Inspiring, beautiful, and heartfelt. These stories are extraordinary. Great work by all involved.

[@lidahusek9069]

Thank you for making and sharing this outstanding documentary film. It breaks and warms my heart at the same time. The opportunity given to the kids now is the most important for the future of our nation. Amazing stories. Hope the critics will see and award this gem of the real story. Bravo

[@lyvaellaevans]

Beyond amazing. Feeds the heart and soul. Too emotional to tell my own story, but my heart is full after watching this. Incredible.

[@LS-dp2gs]

Beautiful job. Steve was my neighbour, a very nice man. He and his magical crew are so deserving of this recognition.😊

[@Bumer2789]

Hi neighbor! From where?😊

[@LS-dp2gs]

@@Bumer2789Glendale. 😊your Winchester street downstairs neighbours. It’s Liana. Congratulations!🎉

[@Bumer2789]

Wow! Liana!!! Hi! So nice to hear from you! And thank you so much!!! 🙏❤️

[@LS-dp2gs]

@@Bumer2789👍👍👍👏👏👏💕

[@felicia4911]

This is a beautiful little film featuring many beautiful people. Thank you so much.

[@mnldis]

Thank you for posting on KZbin for all to see!

[@jodistarkman5915]

A beautifully told and filmed set of stories about human beings who all struggled to be where they are and whose journey led them to the work they do and the passion they have for it. Thank you, Kris and Ben, for a reason to cry and to feel hopeful. What a gift of light during what feels like a dark time.

[@MaureenMcCrink]

I've been recommending this film to my friends . . . What a story and so beautifully told. Tears flowed freely.

[@arnostephanian]

Absolutely beautiful stories….brought me tears and I saw myself doing this for so many years and I just realized how much love I have for musical instruments 💙🎶♾️ can I please meet you Steve?

[@Bumer2789]

Hi Arno, thank you for your warm response. Absolutely, we can arrange something.

[@arnostephanian]

That would be amazing! 🙏🏼 I would love to see if I can help with instrument repairs. I wish I knew about this magical place 15 years ago when I immigrated to the US.

[@kgdalg1]

This was wonderful, magical and congratulations on your Academy Award! My children and grandchildren were lucky enough to have access to free instruments at their schools. It changed their lives. Thank you to all those who take the time and care to repair those instruments. Super film and moving score.

[@wendylucka2397]

Beautiful film! It touched my heart!❤ Seeing everyone play in the orchestra, knowing how music had touched their lives, I was in tears!

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

I was handed a viola when I was 13, free through a public high school program. Yes, it changed my life. At age 18, I was finally able to buy my own instrument, at Heinl's shop on Church Street in Toronto. Then I lived in a different city for many years--to study, and eventually to teach, music. On a recent TO visit, walking on Carlton, I learned Heinl has a new location. In making the move, they'd placed their old glass counter in the new shop's front room, exactly as it was in the old. What a powerful moment, what a flashback. People make light of music, they treat it as a "frill" and cut it from the schools, but--music is everywhere in daily life, it's at the heart of our humanity. We make friends through music, fall in love, get married, buried, and solace ourselves in mourning, all with music. Kids need music. It's their human birthright. And we're all kids inside.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Music is more important than school sports. It reaches way more kids. Yet, look where we are.

[@Tinseltine]

Pure Joy, Hope and Love

[@patriciamoffitt9543]

This is filled with so much emotion, every life has a story but these stories, these folks now reside in my heart. Thank you for sharing this, I haven't the words to express what what my heart truly feels.

[@judithclancy3876]

It made me cry for the beauty of the people who spoke and the love of their craft. At 80, I finally realized that I'm not going to need all the sheet music I've played for the past 60 years, the friends I've made and bonds I've formed so today found a place that will take the reams of sheet music I cannot bear to throw away. Playing and listening to music opened the special exclusive world of beauty. Thank you for offering this to those who need to enter that world.

[@cheryal2809]

I'm crying. But I'm also smiling. What a beautiful short movie. I had a lump in my throat till the last roll of the credits, till the very last note. Beautiful. Thank you. Please, continue.

[@hildaandreas7469]

I'm so happy the Armenian story is being told ... thank you

[@elinab8467]

Same.

[@edwardb.foster2984]

Azerbaijan, which committed massacres and rebelled and then exiled the liar and crybaby Armenians who made up a fake genocide and made the Turks fake genocidal, is of course right.

[@organboi]

Never forget the Armenian Genocide. And history is now repeating itself in Gaza.

[@hildaandreas7469]

@@organboi I know

[@jazzturtle2508]

This documentary touched me in so many ways, musically, emotionally, socially etc. A beautiful ray of hope in a world that has many broken pieces but also many different repair shops working tirelessly to try to mend the broken bits and make us whole. Well done Kris and best of luck with it.

[@eddie123bhughj]

Congratulation on winning the Oscar!

[@deejackson2465]

Best 40 minutes I've spent in a long time! Uplifting and grace and love filled and a whole spiritual banquet!

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

You know it was the newspaper articles from my area that helped me read💚. I appreciate.

[@esthersorenson9572]

This documentary has a lot of heart and is very moving. Thank you for making this!