Tocar y Luchar (2007): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2007, Tocar y Luchar is a música and documental film directed by Alberto Arvelo, running about 70 minutes. “Only those who dream achieve the impossible.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The captivating story of the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System - an incredible network of hundreds of orchestras formed within most of Venezuela’s towns and villages. Once a modest program designed to expose rural children to the wonders of music, the system has become one of the most important and beautiful music phenomena in modern history. To Play and To Fight presents interviews and performances by many of the world’s most renowned musicians including the great tenor Placido Domingo, Claudio Abbado, Sir Simon Rattle, Guiseppe Sinopoli, and Eduardo Mata, as they reflect on the impact of such a far-reaching social project. The documentary also presents the inspirational stories of world class musicians who have been trained by the Venezuelan system, including The Berlin Philharmonic’s youngest player Edicson Ruiz and world class conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Who’s in it. Tocar y Luchar stars Claudio Abbado as Self - Interviewee, José Antonio Abreu, Edicson Ruiz and Plácido Domingo as Self - Interviewee / Trumpet, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tocar y Luchar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tocar y Luchar tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and La leyenda del pianista en el océano.