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Movie of the Month: The Harp of Iwo Jima
The filmcaptures the indomitable spirit of these individuals, from the shores of Guam to the raising of the American Flag in Iwo Jima.
May 12, 20241 min read
The Birth of Ceramics and Human Ingenuity
During the making of a documentary about Joy Brown, I visited master ceramist Paul Chaleff in upstate New York.
May 8, 20241 min read
Lehman College and Beyond: A presentation of The Italian Factor in the Bronx
Took the 4-train from Brooklyn heading to the Bronx. The ride to Lehman College took a little over an hour
May 6, 20242 min read
Statues Competing at Times Square with Multimillion Dollar Billboards.
I am struck by the enduring presence of many of the statues from their era, each competing for the ever-shrinking space…
May 5, 20241 min read
Sonidos de Salta Awarded
Documentary Film Fund recognizes the importance of "Sonidos de Salta" as a groundbreaking endeavor in the Northwestern region of Argentina,
May 4, 20242 min read
Le Mot Just With Héctor Tizón
"Le Mot Just" (2004), The director walks alongside the abandoned railway station in Yala to the ancestral home of Héctor Tizón.
May 4, 20241 min read
Exploring the Legacy of the Piccirilli Brothers in Mott Haven: A Sculptural Masterpiece in the Bronx
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM | The Mott Heaven, once home to the Piccirilli Marble Carving Studio, is a part of the South Bronx that...
Apr 30, 20241 min read
Attilio Piccirilli at the MET
During last week's short visit to the MET I had the opportunity to recapture Fragilina, one of several idealized female nudes by Piccirilli.
Apr 22, 20241 min read
From Fairfield to Manhattan with The Italian Factor
The recent presentation of "The Italian Factor" at Fairfield University marked a significant step forward in our filmmaking journey.
Apr 20, 20242 min read
Apotheosis of Democracy
As I finalize the script for "The Italian Factor", I'm faced with the challenging task of selecting from the numerous remarkable...
Apr 13, 20242 min read
The Leonardo da Vinci Art School in New York Among the First Casualties of War.
The Leonardo, as it was affectionately known, opened its doors in 1924 with an inclusive, tuition-free platform.
Apr 11, 20244 min read
A visit to Fantiscritti Marble Cave
A visual tour through the Marble Cave of Fantiscritti in Carrara. From The Italian Factor by Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Montes-Bradley in Massa-Carrara
Mayor Francesco Persiani, together with the Culture Assessor Monica Bertoneri, the library director Susanna Dal Porto...
Mar 28, 20243 min read
The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
Mar 5, 20241 min read
Joy Brown | Production Stills
Production stills from the documentary film "Joy Brown”, featuring behind-the-scenes images, and crew in Connecticut, Virginia, and in multi
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Riverside Church | Western Façade
Preliminary study of architectural details by the Piccirilli Brothers on the western façade of the Riverside Church in New York City. Photos
Feb 28, 20241 min read
Getulio Piccirilli: A Leading Figure
In the annals of the Piccirilli family, hailing from Massa-Carrara, it was Getulio, the youngest among six siblings, who diligently steered
Feb 26, 20242 min read
The Riverside Church
The Piccirilli Brothers dedicated three consecutive years to design and execute more than 500 decorations for the Riverside Church.
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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