Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy
HD video, stereo
"To mark the 2024 centenary of its life as a public institution, the Morgan Library & Museum presents a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history.”
Video by SandenWolff Productions for The Morgan Library
Assistant editing by Abigail Hendrix
the angie archive
HD video, 16mm, animation, stereo
“The Angie Archive” is an experimental documentary about my emotional experience throughout this process of trying to find every single existing photograph of my mom. The film, in essay style, also engages with ideas about the role of photography in the grieving process, the purpose of the family photo archive, and how death alters the meaning of these images.”
— Claire Maske
Film directed by Claire Maske
16mm cinematography by Abigail Hendrix
Wiener
HD video, stereo
A meaty comedy about a college admissions tour gone wrong.
Directed by Natalie Peracchio
Sound design by Abigail Hendrix
Nike Missile Site sf-88
HD video, stereo
The threats that were faced during the Cold War, the decisions that were made during that time period, was it right? Was it wrong? Was it worth it?
More information can be found here.
Video by Winikur Productions for The National Park Service
Archival producing and assistant project management by Abigail Hendrix
I Knew I Could Fly
HD video, stereo
"Alli and I co-wrote the lyrics to this song, thinking of discrimination and how it has shaped our American experience; as we were writing the words, we realized that they could equally apply to the life and legacy of Etta Baker.”
— Leyla McCalla
Video by The Smithsonian Institution
Story and editing by Abigail Hendrix
La Tamalada
HD video, stereo
Traditionally, tamales are made around Christmas time. While they are not difficult to make, preparing the fillings and masa—a flour made of corn soaked in lime juice and water—and spreading, folding, tying, and steaming the tamales is quite labor intensive. Get the whole family involved, trade some gossip, sing some songs, and time passes quickly. This is the tamalada tradition of the Wilmot family, with a cameo by Smithsonian Folkways conjunto group Los Texmaniacs.
Video by The Smithsonian Institution
Story and editing by Abigail Hendrix
For the Love of Lavash
HD video, stereo
In Anna Tepanosyan’s hometown of Lusakert, Armenia, lavash is a ubiquitous flatbread, treasured by residents and travelers alike. For the past fifteen years, she has run her own home-based business, cooking lavash and gata (cake) in a traditional subterranean oven called tonir.
Video by The Smithsonian Institution
Story and editing by Abigail Hendrix
“nar” by alsarah
HD video, stereo
From the Sisterfire Concert on the National Mall, part of the 2018 Smithsonian Foklife Festival.
Video by The Roadwork Center
Editing by Abigail Hendrix