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An Invitation to Watch Films: Explore Our Documentary Collection
Documentary Film Fund invites you to discover a curated selection of my documentary films, now available to stream for free with your public library card or university login at Kanopy.com
Jun 272 min read
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Exploring the Impact of Black Culture Through Documentaries
Heritage Film Project, under the direction of Eduardo Montes-Bradley, has, over the past fifteen years, built a significant catalog...
Mar 135 min read
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Andrew Young: The Ambassador
The Ambassador offers an intimate and profound exploration of the life and legacy of Andrew Young—former U.S. Ambassador to the UN
Feb 22 min read
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Black Fiddlers Screening at the International African American Museum: Celebrating African American Artistry
Black Fiddlers will be shown at 6:00 PM in the theatre at the International African American Museum.
Jan 152 min read
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Black Fiddlers on PBS Starting February 1st
We are pleased to announce that Black Fiddlers, featuring Rhiannon Giddens and Earl White, will be available to all PBS stations.
Jan 132 min read
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Heritage Film Project Partners with NETA to Broadcast Films Nationwide
Three films by Montes-Bradley with national exposure through NETA
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Happy Birthday Julian Bond
Julian Bond was an American social activist, leader of the civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer.
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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BLACK FIDDLERS
Director Eduardo Montes-Bradley traces the personal and family stories of violin players of African descent throughout the country, seeking
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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BLACK FIDDLER’S NOTES
A deep dive into the legacy of Black performers who shaped the music of a new nation, the film features the music and reflections of David R
Nov 3, 20225 min read
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BLACK FIDDLERS New Exhibit
ALEXANDER BLACK HOUSE New exhibit at Alexander Black House looks at African influence on regional music Thursday, Nov. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. —...
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Kip Lornell and Black Fiddlers
On October 27, I participated in a discussion with students following the screening of Black Fiddlers at George Washington University....
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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A Vancouver Premiere
Enjoy this interview with Back Fiddlers Creator Eduardo Montes-Bradley and featured fiddler Earl White as they discuss their film and the...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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All Things Considered
A new documentary film about African - American musicians and their contribution to American music has been completed by a...
Dec 29, 20213 min read
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The Tennessee Chocolate Drops
Martin, Bogan and Armstrong and the revival of String Band Music in America Just a footnote on Black Fiddlers, a last minute tribute to...
Dec 2, 20212 min read
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Rhiannon Giddens
It was meant to be a special day out by the house of legendary fiddler Joe Thomson, the last in a long series of interviews for Black...
Nov 3, 20212 min read
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Marshall Wyatt: A Conversation
“Wyatt is one of a handful of American music historians and record collectors, who, through their own devotion and- in some cases-...
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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The Search for Sy Gilliat
What we know about Gilliat, does not include a portrait or a soundbite. We don’t know what he looked like, or what he sounded like inside...
Jun 30, 20212 min read
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Fiddling With the Devil
The exemplary life of Louis Alexander Southworth Charlottesville, Va - Louis Southworth was born into slavery in 1830. He was a...
Jun 27, 20215 min read
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A Fresh Look Into Black Fiddlers
Black Fiddlers, is a documentary that for the first time will tell the story of early American Black fiddlers.
Jun 25, 20214 min read
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The Louis Southworth Story
During a recent visit to Marshall Wyatt in North Carolina, I was introduced to “Days and deeds in the Oregon country: Ten-minute stories...
Apr 29, 202119 min read
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