Bach’s Fight for Freedom

Set in the early 18th century, this film explores the life of a young servant boy named Frederick who becomes inspired by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. As Frederick navigates the challenges of his servitude, he finds solace and a sense of freedom in Bach’s compositions, which ultimately leads to a transformative journey for both him and the composer. The film stars Ted Dykstra as Bach and introduces audiences to the historical context of the composer’s life and work. While it may not have received major awards, it offers an engaging portrayal of the power of music. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.