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St. Declan’s and The Magic Chair

Documentary

“St. Declan's and THE MAGIC CHAIR" takes you inside an innovative school in Dublin, Ireland where children who have been failed by mainstream education discover self-confidence and their own unique abilities.

Directed by Gregory Ruzzin

Produced by Victoria Graf | Gregory Ruzzin

Edited by Brian Kotowski

Music by David Reynolds 

https://www.themagicchair.org/the-magic-chair-documentary/

Original Score Album Also Available Here

St. Declan’s and The Magic Chair is my third project with director Gregory Ruzzin. When Greg shared an early version of the film, I felt compelled to compose the music due to my personal connection. My niece, who has Asperger's, has greatly benefited from programs and schools similar to St. Declan’s.

This documentary centers around the short film “Rainbow Men for Grace,” created by St. Declan’s students and shown at the end of St. Declan’s and The Magic Chair. It emphasizes qualities like sharing, being friendly, relaxing, and playing fair—key lessons for these special needs children to help them in their lives. The music I composed for RMFG serves as the basis for the score, with its theme appearing in various forms throughout the documentary.

“Rainbow Men for Grace,” created by St. Declan’s students and shown at the end of St. Declan’s and The Magic Chair, emphasizes qualities like sharing, being friendly, relaxing, and playing fair—key lessons for these special needs children to help them in their lives.