Adriana Lisboa is one of the most relevant figures of a new generation of Brazilian Writers. Lisboa, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1970, now lives in Colorado, part of the scenario that contributes that Southwestern flavor of “Crow-blue” her latest, and acclaimed work of fiction.
directed by eduardo montes-bradley
produced by soledad liendo
produced with the support of the embassy of brasil in washington
available for public performance rights from kanopy, australia.
available on dvd from amazon.com
english / 26:46 minutes HD
portuguese subtitles available
Norman Kloker is one of pillars of the Rotary Club oral history. He joined in Wisconsin, before moving to Chicago where he met Paul Harris and other founding members. We would many years later found the Room 711 Club to help in the reconstruction and preservation of Rotary’s birthplace.
This film, produced by Heritage Film Project in association with Blue Ridge Mountain Club of Charlottesville, VA, is a tribute to Mr. Kloker’s commitment, to his extraordinary sense of humor, and outstanding moral values.
The film portrays Jared Loewenstein, Founder and Curator of the Jorge Luis Borges Collection at the University of Virginia. Loewenstein’s commitment, and dedication have been instrumental in the preservation of manuscripts, first editions, letters and other documents relevant to Borges. Born in Washington, DC, Mr. Loewenstein grew up in Luray, Virginia, a rural enclave on the Western side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1962 he was accepted at UVa where a few years later he would meet the Argentine writer for the first time. That first encounter would have a decisive influence in Jared Loewenstein life.
directed by eduardo montes-bradley
produced by soledad liendo
english
links: facebook
From his Laboratory for Atomic and Surface Physics, and at home in Charlottesville, professor Raúl Baragiola recalls his early childhood in Santa Fe, Argentina, his commitment to science at the Instituto Balseiro in Patagonia, and the conflicts with local authorities over atomic energy leading to his departure from Argentina. The film is an intimate portrait of a man of science whose life as been driven by the desire to solve some of issues of human proportions.
directed by eduardo montes-bradley
produced by soledad liendo
english / 14:44 minutes / HD
Documentary based on the life and works of Andrés Waissman. “Waissman” was entirely shot at the studio in Palermo, Buenos Aires where the artist resides. “Waissman” premiered on November 23, 2010 on WPBT Channel 2 (PBS). The film also premiered in Buenos Aires at the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) English. 26:46 minutes
produced by heritage film project
producer: soledad liendo
directed by eduardo montes-bradley
available on dvd from amazon.com
Calzada is a documentary film based on the life and works of Cuban-American artist Humberto Calzada. Calzada was entirely shot in Miami where Humberto Calzada resides since 1960. Calzada was produced by Heritage Film Project, and directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, as part of a series of portraits on visual artist. The film was presented at the Tower Theatre, on January 7, 2010, and aired for the first time on January 12, 2010, on WPBT Channel 2 (PNS).
directed by eduardo montes-bradley
producer: soledad liendo
english / 26:46 min.
On February 23, 2009, local Hollywood (Florida) resident William Eckerth, a retired US Marine who served in the South Pacific during WWII, celebrated the 64th anniversary of the raising of the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima. The only difference is that Eckerth is one of the few people still alive to witness the event. And, while the historic photograph actually captured a second flag raising, Eckerth (89) witnessed the raising of the first.
directed by eduardo montes-bradley
produced by tom olsen
english / 10:15 minutes / HD
