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Piccirilli Factor at The Met
The Piccirilli Factor at The Met
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Interview Insights with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo
Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.
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Filming for The Piccirilli Factor in San Diego.
Nearly thirty years after its construction, the California Building was featured in the opening scene of "Citizen Kane".
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Movie of the Month: The Harp of Iwo Jima
The filmcaptures the indomitable spirit of these individuals, from the shores of Guam to the raising of the American Flag in Iwo Jima.
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Statues Competing at Times Square with Multimillion Dollar Billboards.
I am struck by the enduring presence of many of the statues from their era, each competing for the ever-shrinking space…
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Sonidos de Salta Awarded
Documentary Film Fund recognizes the importance of "Sonidos de Salta" as a groundbreaking endeavor in the Northwestern region of Argentina,
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Le Mot Just With Héctor Tizón
"Le Mot Just" (2004), The director walks alongside the abandoned railway station in Yala to the ancestral home of Héctor Tizón.
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Attilio Piccirilli at the MET
During last week's short visit to the MET I had the opportunity to recapture Fragilina, one of several idealized female nudes by Piccirilli.
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The Leonardo da Vinci Art School in New York Among the First Casualties of War.
The Leonardo, as it was affectionately known, opened its doors in 1924 with an inclusive, tuition-free platform.
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Montes-Bradley in Massa-Carrara
Mayor Francesco Persiani, together with the Culture Assessor Monica Bertoneri, the library director Susanna Dal Porto...
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The American Renaissance in Buenos Aires
Exploring parallels in neoclassical sculpture in Buenos Aires.
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The MET has made a significant stride in recognizing the work of the Piccirilli Brothers.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has recently made a significant stride in recognizing the remarkable work of the Piccirilli Brothers.
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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....
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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.
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Calzada: Movie of the Week
Exploring the Rich History of Havana Through the Lens of Humberto Calzada: A Documentary
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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,
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Alice Parker: An Invitation
I invite you to join me on this transformative journey by watching "Alice Parker" online for free.
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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.
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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
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A Different Perspective
My new film explores public monuments through eye-level angles, offering a unique perspective on the work of the Piccirilli brothers
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