Montes-Bradley creates films with a transcendent documentary style. His work has a strong presence in film festivals, public television, and is available in public and academic libraries through Kanopy, and Alexander Street Press. Montes-Bradley has been awarded national and international distinctions for his portraiture of the descendants of the enslaved men and women at James Madison's Montpelier. His biographical portrayal of Civil Rights activist Julian Bond was presented at the Royal Academy in London.