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THE JOURNAL
A DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER'S BLOG
NEW YORK CHARLOTTESVILLE VALENCIA
FEATURE ESSAY
The numbers do not fully absorb. As of this writing, 1,783 cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Among them, 46 have been completely erased. The Ministry of Culture counts 346 artists and 132 media workers dead. PEN Ukraine had already reached 102 cultural figures killed by the end of 2024, and the count has not stopped. These are not collateral casualties. They are the point.
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The Leonardo da Vinci Art School
In 1923, Attilio Piccirilli co-founded with Onorio Ruotolo the Leonardo da Vinci Art School. The Leonardo, as it was affectionally known, wa
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Jan 18, 20242 min read
Films Talk Back, "Black Fiddlers"
Join director Eduardo Montes-Bradley for a talkback following a screening of his documentary exploring the legacy of African American violin
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Free Screening of Alice Parker
I was fortunate to capture Alice's work and life's essence on film. It is a story of passion, resilience, and the profound impact one...
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Mother and Child
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM "Duty and Sacrifice" (1913) in Riverside Drive, NY, is widely regarded as one of the most noteworthy...
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Furio’s Seal: A Gallery of Events
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - As I move forward cataloging the Piccirilli works for The Italian Factor, a documentary film currently in...
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Christopher Columbus is Dead
NOTES FOR A DOCUMENTARY FILM - KILLING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IS AS POLITICALLY CORRECT TODAY AS IT WAS FOR THE KU KLUX KLAN A CENTURY AGO....
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 20, 20233 min read
The Morgan Library and Museum
The attribution of the lionesses guarding The Morgan Library and Museum's entrance has long been a speculation topic. Despite suggestions on
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 19, 20233 min read
St. Barts: Exploring The Piccirilli
The work of the Piccirilli brothers in the facade and interior of Saint Barts Church in New York City is a fascinating experience, consideri
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 17, 20231 min read
First Images of NOA
North Western Argentina | A Work in Progress In 1894, José A. Ayerza, Federico Leloir, Busch and Juan Montes-Ziegler, members of the...
Heritage Film Project
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Sonidos de Salta Awarded by DDF
The Documentary Film Fund is pleased to announce its financial support approval for the "Sonidos de Salta" project led by Norberto Ramirez
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Dec 7, 20232 min read
St. Paul's: Looking for Piccirilli
It was a remarkable day today as I found myself stepping into the hallowed grounds of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Nov 25, 20233 min read
Calzada: Movie of the Week
Exploring the Rich History of Havana Through the Lens of Humberto Calzada: A Documentary
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Movie of the Week
Through countless morning walks and shared moments, I've gleaned valuable insights from my neighbor, for which I am sincerely grateful. Now,
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Nov 11, 20231 min read
Alice Parker: An Invitation
I invite you to join me on this transformative journey by watching "Alice Parker" online for free.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Nov 6, 20232 min read
The Outcast by Attilio Piccirilli
I am thrilled to share the latest developments in our journey through the world of Attilio Piccirilli and his brothers.
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Nov 2, 20232 min read
The Leonardo: Art for the People
The Leonardo Da Vinci Art School of New York on the Lower East Side opened its doors in 1923. I
Heritage Film Project
Oct 29, 20236 min read
Civic Virtue
This sculpture is known as an allegorical personification: a story or set of abstract ideas symbolized by the human form.
Heritage Film Project
Oct 27, 20233 min read
A Different Perspective
My new film explores public monuments through eye-level angles, offering a unique perspective on the work of the Piccirilli brothers
Eduardo Montes-Bradley
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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