
Longitudinal documentary film was shot for past 16 years and the main protagonist is Roman musician and activist Vojta Lavička. Vojta is a master in violin play, who focuses not only on music but also deals with problems of his origin Roman nationality. Vojta is very active in media - he worked in the national radio and television, he worked in the NGO that organize street work for Roman ghettos around the Czech republic, Vojta worked also as a social worker. All together we can watch him struggling with the main topic of his life - his national minority and problems that are caused by living next to Czech majority. Aside this topic films discovers Vojta's private life and his fight for being a good musician and a good man.
You can stream Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs on Philo, DocAlliance Films and Kanopy. It is also available to rent or buy on YouTube, DocAlliance Films, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films.
Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs was directed by Helena Třeštíková.
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