St. Paul's: Looking for Piccirilli
ATTILIO PICCIRILLI
THE ITALIAN FACTOR
The Italian Factor follows the journey of Attilio Piccirilli and his family of renowned sculptors, from their origins in Italy to their arrival in New York in 1888, where they became essential collaborators for some of the most prominent American sculptors of their time. Made possible in part with a contribution from the Columbus Citizens Foundation, The Italian Factor, written and directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, will be released in the Fall of 2024. Please consider your tax-deductible donation to Attilio Piccirilli: The Italian Factor. Donate today online or by mailing your check to Documentary Film Fund: 1165 Owensville Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901

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Attilio Piccirilli and his brothers have been largely overshadowed by more famous native sculptors, causing
their work to be forgotten.
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contribution to the film
Attilio Piccirilli: The Italian Factor.
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DOCUMENTARY FILM FUND
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THE ART OF JOY BROWN
"The Art of Joy Brown" illuminates the vibrant journey of a global ceramist and sculptor profoundly dedicated to the ancient craft of slow wood firing and monumental bronze work. Brought to you by Heritage Film Project and helmed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, the documentary traces her path from Connecticut to Shanghai onto Japan's southern isles, spotlighting her trailblazing contribution to the age-old anagama Anagama. Please consider your tax-deductible donation to The Art of Joy Brown. Donate today online or by mailing your check to Documentary Film Fund: 1165 Owensville Rd., Charlottesville, VA, 22901
DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH
A film made possible with the support of the
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Lincoln Memorial attracts more than eight million visitors annually. Despite the monument's success, the sculptor who created it, Daniel Chester French, has been mostly overlooked and forgotten. French was a prominent artist during the American Renaissance, creating over two hundred monuments. The film focuses on several of French's notable works, including The Lafayette Memorial in Brooklyn, allegorical representations of Brooklyn and Manhattan in front of the Brooklyn Museum, The Four Continents on the façade of the US Customs House in Battery Park, The Millmore Memorial in Boston, and the Melvin Memorial in Concord, Mass. Finally, the film explores French's best-known work, the seated Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, a collaboration with architect Henry Bacon and the Piccirilli family of sculptors. HD | 60 minutes
BLACK FIDDLERS
A film made possible with the support of the
The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation
Black Fiddlers is a documentary tracing the history and culture of African-American violinists in the United States. The film features interviews and performances by musicians who are descendants of Black fiddlers from the times of the Indian Wars and the Gold Rush, such as Joe and Odell Thomson. Black Fiddlers also showcase the work of Rhiannon Giddens, Justin Robinson, and Earl White, who have revived and reinterpreted 300 years of Black music. Black Fiddlers draws on the expertise of local historians, academics, and award-winning authors like Kip Lornell and John J. Sullivan, who provide context and insight into the stories and songs of the Black Fiddlers. HD | 60 minutes