Catherine Lee’s film, premiering on The Atlantic today, follows Won as he attempts to stage a peace concert at the 38th Parallel Demilitarized Zone to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence.

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A Butterfly Effect at the North Korean Border

9 at 38 tells the story of one such individual seeking to reunite the countries through music, even if only for a few minutes.

North and South Korean Musicians Attempt to Harmonize in 9 AT 38 Documentary Screening at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

9 at 38 is a documentary short that follows Hyungjoon Won, a Juilliard-trained violinist on his seven-year pursuit: a joint concert by North and South Korean musicians

North and South Korean Musicians Attempt to Harmonize in 9 AT 38 Documentary Screening at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival