Heritage Film Project is a film-production and distribution studio established in

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. It was founded by

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and Soledad. Heritage Film Project produces documentaries on the arts, science and the humanities with the philantropic support of the Documentary Film Fund and institutional support of the

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, James Madison's Montpelier,

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and

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, and others. Recent films include ''Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor'', ''The Other Madisons'' '' Julian Bond: Reflections from the Frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement'', '' Rita Dove: An American Poet'', and '' White: A Season in the Life of John Borden Evans''. Their lineup of documentary films includes '' The University of Virginia Collection'', ''Biographies'', and ''The Latin American Collection''. Heritage Film Project documentaries are mainly distributed through

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, and

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, also available from "Filmakers Library",

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on Demand, and Amazon. Heritage Film Project also produces documentaries and photographic work on demand for organizations such as James Madison's Montpelier,

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and a select number of individuals.

University of Virginia collection

Heritage Film Project has produced films and a photographic archive on the lives of research and faculty members at the University of Virginia. These films have enjoyed a variety of distribution channels, and the images produced have been included in the permanent collection of the Claude Moore Health Science Library and other archive resources. The collection of films includes interviews with, Teresa A. Sullivan, Jared Loewenstein,

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, Raul Baragiola,

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, and others. Many of the biographical sketches resulting from these interviews have premiered on PBS affiliates such as WHTJ, are available throughout social media, while public performance rights are licensed through

. In 2015, in association with the School of Education and Human Development (formerly the Curry School of Education), and the Brown College, Heritage Film Project was awarded a grant in the amount of $85,000.00 to produce Monroe Hill, a one-hour documentary on the life of

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during the period in which he occupied his first farm in Albemarle County.

Selected titles

* The Art of Joy Brown (60 min). Portrait of sculptor Joy Brown, whose ceramic figures celebrate community and connection. * The Piccirilli Factor (56 min). The untold story of the Piccirilli Brothers and their role in shaping America’s public monuments. * Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor * Black Fiddlers *

Alice Parker Alice Stuart Parker Pyle (December 16, 1925 – December 24, 2023), known professionally as Alice Parker, was an American composer, arranger, conductor and teacher.The Other Madisons * A Soldier’s Dream: The Story of Milt Feldman * White: A Season in the Life of John Borden Evans * Monroe Hill * Rita Dove: American Poet * Julian Bond and the Civil Rights Movement * Lankes: Yankee Printmaker in Virginia (30 min) A look at the powerful prints and legacy of J.J. Lankes in American art and literature. * El gran simulador * Andres Waissman: Latin American Masters (24 min). A cinematic encounter with the Argentine artist and his monumental works. Premiered on November 23, 2010, on WPBT Channel 2 (PBS). Theatrical premiere at MALBA , Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires. *

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(30 min). A portrait of the Brazilian author

known for her poetic prose and themes of displacement. Ariana Lisboa. ''Lisboa'' premiered on WHTJ PBS / WCVE PBS, Virginia, also aired on Rocky Mountain

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. Italian Avant Premier with Italian subtitles at Festivaletteratura ,

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, Italy, on September 5, 2014 Heritage Film Project + Writers Made in Brazil, 2012. Produced in part with a grant from the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations , Embassy of Brazil, Washington, D.C. * Carola Saavedra (30 min). Chilean-Brazilian author Carola Saavedra reflects on language, identity, and writing across cultures. Premiered October 9, 2013 at Frankfurt International Book Fair. Shot on location in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro. * Samba on your Feet (60 min). A celebration of Rio’s Afro-Brazilian heritage through music, dance, and memory. Rio International Film Festival, 2005. * Children of the Forest (30 min) Portrait of Holocaust survivor Yona Bromberg. On file at the

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.Distributed by

. * Humberto Calzada (30 min) The Cuban-American artist evokes memory and exile through surreal architectural paintings. Theatrical premiere on January 7, 2010, at the Tower Theatre; TV premiere on January 12, 2010, WPBT Channel 2 (PBS). * Evita: The Documentary * Che: Rise and Fall * Buscando a Tabernero *

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* Norman Kloker.(30 min) Portrait of a pioneer and founder of

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. Produced in association with the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Rotary Club. The film was shot on Location in Charlottesville, Virginia. *

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. Latin American master. Produced in part with an award from the

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. Filmed on Location in

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. * The Harp of Iwo Jima. Portrait of

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Veteran

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William Eckerth. Filmed on location in

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. On file at the

. Produced with the support of

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/ Veterans Heritage Project. This film narrates the untold story of US Marine W.J Eckerth, who fought in the South Pacific Theatre on the beaches of

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and Iwo Jima where he witnessed the raising of the American Flag on

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, an event that would later be re-enacted and photograph for posterity by Joe Rosenthal. On February 23, 2009, Eckerth celebrated the 64th anniversary of the raising of the US flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He died on 12 February 2012. Distributed by

and

. * Loewenstein. Portrayl of the founder and curator of

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Collection at the Special Collections Department at the University of Virginia Library. * Baragiola. (30 min Portrait of Raul Baragiola, Alice and Guy Wilson Professor of Engineering Physics and Materials Science at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. * The Gillenwater Story (30 min). Life of Jay Y. Gillenwater, * The Faculty: Series of biographical documentaries on research and clinical faculty at the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia: William D. Steers, Jay Y. Gillenwater, Anthony Herndon, Stuart Howards, Tracy Krupski, Raymond Costabile, Ryan Smith, John Herr, Jeffrey Lysiak, Jared Christophel, Paul Levine, and Sean Corbett.Uva , Department of Urology Youtube Channel
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References

External links

*Official Websit

*IMD

School of Medicine Home Page

UVA - Department of Urology YouTube Channel

Vimeo Album of films produced by UVA - Department of Urology on Research and Clinical Faculty

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