El Canto De Las Manos (Song of the Hands)

Description

Renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel partners with Coro de Manos Blancas, a choir of deaf performers in Venezuela, to stage Beethoven’s opera FIDELIO. As the choir prepares for their innovative performance, the film follows them through auditions, rehearsals, and personal stories of resilience in the face of anti-deaf discrimination. With music expressed through sign language, this film delivers a moving portrait of an often-overlooked community, celebrating the transformative power of art and self-expression.

Community Partner: A Right Path Wellness

ASL interpreters made possible by the following generous donors: 

Joanne Doehler 

David Roberts and Gary Kampe 

Leslie Hayes 

Mark Blumenberg and Beth Jaworski 

Mark and Wanda Staples 

John and Jean DiMotto

Peggy Ann 

Mary and Tom Avery 

Pam and Bob Klein