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 on October 1, 2023. 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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PRESS
Documentary Details Creation of UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers UVAToday, 11/6/22
A new documentary explores the process behind UVA's Memorial to Enslaved Laborers for the first time Archinect, 11/7/22
An estimated 4,000 enslaved people helped build UVA. This film honors their legacy. WTVR, 2/7/23
UVA employee creates documentary on Memorial to Enslaved Laborers NBC29, 2/12/23
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 erikduda1@gmail.com and Jessica Harris at jessica.harris.ep@gmail.com
