The Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s documentary film, “This Time Round,” has been selected to make its U.S. premiere at the 2024 Manhattan Film Festival. Through song and the children’s own voices, the film documents the choristers’ uplifting journey from fear and isolation during the early pandemic lockdown to unity and hope through the power of music. The project initially debuted as an art exhibit in Manhattan’s Chelsea district to support students’ mental health during COVID-19. Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez then teamed with social impact filmmaker Ansley Sawyer to create a feature film documenting the personal stories of the choristers and the composers.