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Description: Juanito's Lab is a documentary film that explores the life and art of 22-year-old Juanito Castillo, a blind musician proficient in 14 instruments and considered one of the most talented and versatile young accordion players in South Texas.nnThe concept of this project started in mid-2004 when my husband, music journalist Enrique Lopetegui (the project's co-director) met Juanito at a San Antonio event. Enrique felt Juanito was a gem and a voice that needed to be heard. As a filmmaker and media ar