By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau

Another man’s garbage is indeed another man’s treasure in the film “Landfill Harmonic” it showcases that from garbage can come wondrous beauty. In a place where is beyond apparent poverty and living conditions are substandard, but the norm come see the breathtaking inspiration and creation of the Recycled Orchestra.

“Landfill Harmonic” which premiered at the 2015 AFI Film Festival in Official Selection with an full orchestra performance follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a paraguayan musical youth group of kids that live next to one of South America’s largest landfills. This unlikely orchestra plays music from instruments made entirely out of garbage. When their story goes viral, the orchestra is catapulted into the global spotlight. With the guidance of their music director, they must navigate this new world of arenas and sold out concerts. However, when a natural disaster devastates their community, the orchestra provides a source of hope for the town. The film is a testament to the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.

In this beautifully well done documentary it shows that in any situation both good and bad people can become the solution to a problem. Regardless of where they come from or what they have. If they are dedicated and have a passion to help make a difference then they can change the tide. “Landfill Harmonic” is both beautiful and inspiring.

Landfill harmonic will premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival in Monterey in the Official Selection on
Saturday Nov 14th, 8:00 PM, at Golden State Theatre and also at the Leeds International Film Festival in Official Selection on Tuesday Nov 17th, 7:00 PM and Wednesday Nov 18th, 2:00 PM at Leeds Townhall Victoria Hall in Leeds, UK.

Landfill Harmonic 84 min

Directors: Brad Allgood, Graham Townsley

Landfill Harmonic- The world sends us garbage… We send back music. from Landfill Harmonic on Vimeo.

Cultivating and inspiring the next generation through music is something that we all should get behind if you feel as inspired as we were seeing “Landfill Harmonic” then please go to http://www.landfillharmonicmovie.com/support-us to see how you can lend your support. For More information and to follow Landfill Harmonic please go to http://www.landfillharmonicmovie.com/