"Expertly crafted and beautifully paced, like a great piece of music." – Joshua Bell, violinist
"The compelling tale of a family disrupted by geopolitics."
– Peter Keough, The Boston Globe
We are thrilled to invite you to watch and listen to our new film, fresh off the Best Documentary prize at the Woodstock Film Festival, where it premiered at a drive-in! Who knew honking and flashing lights would replace applause?
Next up is a nationwide turn at DocNYC, chosen by MovieMaker magazine as one of the “top five coolest documentary film festivals in the world." We're honored and excited to be in such fantastic company.
If you haven't see the film yet, please join us. If you already have, please help us spread the word to anyone you think might enjoy, and follow along with the film's journey on social media @hermanosbrothersfilm.
For Tickets and more Info, click:
There's a lively pre-recorded conversation with us included with your ticket.
Joshua Bell and violinist Ilmar Gavilan (featured in our film) will join us in conversation at a live Q&A on the festival's Facebook page next Thursday. Anyone can listen in and ask questions by clicking:
THURSDAY 11/12 from 1-1:30 ET.
After 4 years working to bring this story to life, we are humbled by the response:
"Here is a purely celebratory film that at the same time biopsies political expedience and nationalism; a film about love — for family, for art, for country — that is deeply layered with injustice as well as resilience; a film about forced separation that made us want to dance."
—Woodstock Film Festival Jury: Pamela Yates, David France, Cynthia Lopez
"Six months without live music will be reason enough to see these two gifted musicians reunite across borders to perform publicly for the first time....Los Hermanos/The Brothers offers a bright take on the endurance of family despite the policies of the day.
—Erin Trahan/NPR Boston
"The film captures the heart and soul of this community in a way I haven’t seen portrayed before. It really spoke to me."
—Larissa Martinez, soprano
“Truly moving and gorgeous in every way. ...It speaks volumes about so much Cuban reality with a real humanist perspective that brilliantly reflects the hearts of these young men and their families. "
—John Santos, Seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist
"A wonderful film that tells the story of family, music, culture...and our two countries with openness and humor."
—Lynn Roche, Deputy Director, U.S. State Department
We'd love to hear from you. Send us your ideas. Introduce us to potential partners. Ask us questions. Share your response. Write us: info@patchworksfilms.net or on social media @hermanosbrothersfilm.
We're wishing you well in this uncertain time.