MUSIC OF THE HEART Special Presentations

From acclaimed director Wes Craven comes on extraordinary film for anyone who has ever been told their dreams ore out of reach. MUSIC OF THE HEART is the inspirational true story of a woman who proved to countless children that they could accomplish anything.

Roberto Guospori’s world collapses when her husband walks out on her. Following their separation, Roberto leaves the security of her hometown for one of America’s toughest neighborhoods, East Harlem. Her goal: to give kids the hope, pride and power to make something of themselves with the most unlikely tool – 50 violins. The students, the parents and the principal ore skeptical, but Roberto teaches with infectious passion, and soon the children ore ·making beautiful music. However, after ten years, and despite her remarkable successes, the school board decides to cancel Roberto’s funding. With the support of her friends and the community, she sets out to do what no one else dares. Roberto fights back.