BOTSO is a non-profit feature length documentary canvassing the life and legacy of charismatic teacher, musician, painter and sculptor Dr. Wachtang “Botso” Korisheli.Botso’s story is astonishing. Born in the Republic of Georgia, he experienced his father’s sudden execution in the Soviet Union, then his own brutal imprisonment under the regimes of both Stalin and Hitler.
Botso arrived in America with nearly nothing. His new life eventually brought him to Morro Bay, a small fishing village in California. Here, he went on to teach thousands of children not only how to become great musicians and artists, but how to become remarkable human beings.
Now 90 years old, Botso is still teaching.
In revealing Dr. Korisheli’s life journey, we explore the importance of the global community, the arts for children and the creative process. Filmed partly in the Republic of Georgia, the film also provides a window into the life-affirming culture of this ancient country.
BOTSO is a story that not only touches the hearts of viewers. It will also benefits young musicians for decades since all profits from the film will go toward music scholarships.
Now that it has been completed, we are seeking support for taking this film to major film festivals around the world.