Film tells story of South African children’s choir

The Towne Crier Café in Beacon will screen When Voices Meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 24. The 2015 documentary tells the story of a 500-voice, multiracial South African children’s choir that traveled across the country during apartheid aboard The Peace Train. The children performed together for seven years, then reunited 20 years later.

Sharon Katz & The Peace Train (photo provided)
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train (photo provided)

After a dinner break, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train will perform at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $25 in advance and may be purchased at townecrier.com. For more information on the film, visit whenvoicesmeet.com.

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