THE PICCIRILLI FACTOR to Screen at CALANDRA in New York

The Piccirilli Factor will be part of the Fall 2025 Film & Video Series at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, CUNY. The screening is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 PM, in Manhattan. (RSVP)

Screening at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, CUNY.

This feature-length documentary by Eduardo Montes-Bradley explores the legacy of the Piccirilli Brothers, Italian American sculptors who helped shape New York City’s monumental identity through their exceptional craftsmanship. From their Bronx studio, the Piccirilli brought to life national symbols like the Lincoln Memorial, and many others that still define our civic spaces today. Through archival materials, expert interviews, and on-site research, the film traces how these artisans contributed to the City Beautiful movement and the broader story of American urban and artistic development.

the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, CUNY.

Following the screening, there will be a discussion with director Eduardo Montes-Bradley and Joseph Sciorra of the Calandra Institute, whose involvement with the film began in its earliest stages. Sciorra's perspective will add depth to the conversation on the cultural and historical importance of the Piccirilli Brothers, particularly within the context of New York City, where so much of their work remains on view in public spaces.

THE PICCIRILLI FACTOR to Screen at CALANDRA in New York

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited to 60 attendees. Please be sure to RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094.

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Special thanks to the many voices and collaborators who made this project possible, including Thayer Tolles, Ruffin Collins, Michele Bogart, Michele Cohen, and others who have contributed generously to bringing this story to light. A film made possible with the financial support of The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Tiro a Segno Foundation, Brock Family Fund.