Landfill Harmonic – A Symphony of the Human Spirit

Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical group that plays instruments made entirely out of garbage. When their story goes viral, the orchestra is catapulted into the global spotlight. Under the guidance of idealistic music director Favio Chavez, the orchestra must navigate a strange new world of arenas and sold-out concerts. However, when a natural disaster strikes their country, Favio must find a way to keep the orchestra intact and provide a source of hope for their town. A thrilling testament to the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Direction: Brad Allgood, Graham Townsley
Cinematography: Neil Barrett, Timothy Fabrizio, Brad Allgood
Editing: Brad Allgood
Sound: Josue J. Farina, Paul Rusnack, Eduardo Gonzalez
Music: Michael A. Levine
Producers: Juliana Penaranda-Loftus
Format: DCP Color
Production Country: USA-Paraguay-Norway-Brazil
Production Year: 2015
Duration: 84`
Contact: The Film Collaborative
Awards/Distinctions: Audience Award – Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (2016), Audience Award -– SXSW Film Festival (2015), Special Mention (Environmental Award) – Sheffield International Documentary Festival (2015), BIFF Award for Best Music Documentary – Boulder International Film Festival (2015)

Brad Allgood

Filmography

2009 - Wheeler
2010 - Saving the Seaflower Conch (short)
2014 - El Canto de Bosawas
2015 - Landfill Harmonic – A Symphony of the Human Spirit (co-direction)

Graham Townsley

Filmography

1995 - Divine Magic
2003 - Dawn of the Maya
2008 - Fields of Demeter
2015 - Landfill Harmonic – A Symphony of the Human Spirit (co-direction)