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Agridulce Documentary Showcases Bachata's Impact in Dominican Republic

3/26/2026

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The documentary Agridulce premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and examines bachata's significance in the Dominican Republic.
Filmed over five years, it follows four students at Academia de Bachata, the world's only school dedicated to the genre.
Academia de Bachata was founded in 2013 by Benjamin De Menil and offers free musical education to local children using traditional teaching methods.

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Story summary

The documentary Agridulce premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and examines bachata's significance in the Dominican Republic.
Filmed over five years, it follows four students at Academia de Bachata, the world's only school dedicated to the genre.
Academia de Bachata was founded in 2013 by Benjamin De Menil and offers free musical education to local children using traditional teaching methods.