The Lives
Between
the Lines

This feature documentary uncovers the inspiration for and construction of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia. The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers acknowledges the work and individual lives of the enslaved African Americans who built UVA and sustained daily life from its founding. Utilizing interviews with students, professors, and Charlottesville community members, and many descendants of the enslaved laborers at UVA, The Lives Between the Lines illuminates the difficult history of an American institution and honors the legacy of the community in which it lives.


BEST VIRGINIA FILM 

We're honored to have won "Best Virginia Film" at the 2023 Richmond International Film Festival. This was largely celebrated within the Descendants of Enslaved Communities at UVA group and we look forward to what's next.

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ABOUT the filmmakers

ERIK DUDA

DIRECTOR, EDITOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

VINCENT VARSALONA

DOP, EDITOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

JESSICA HARRIS

CONSULTING PRODUCER

MITCHELL POWERS

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

CLARENCE GREEN

CONSULTING PRODUCER

ALEX RIAK

DIALOGUE EDITOR / SOUND MIXER

JOE CHAN

MOTION DESIGNER / ANIMATOR 

KIRT VON DAACKE

HISTORICAL CONSULTANT 

contact

For inquiries contact Erik Duda at erikduda@proton.me and Jessica Harris at jessica.harris.ep@gmail.com

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