In late 2018, Dr. Emile Bendit approached us about making a movie to tell the story of his late parents, Saul Bendit and Tanya Jacobi Bendit. An only child, Emile wanted to record his family narrative for the benefit of his children and grandchildren. "I realized that if I didn't do something sooner or later, no one would remember anything." …

The global pandemic will impact our reality for months to come, but the importance of capturing family stories remains as important today as ever. Some might say it's even more important. We are committed to making this process as meaningful and enjoyable as it's always been, despite the new obstacles we must work around. This post describes how we’ve modified our process in light of current events. (Click the blog title to read more …)

In July of 2019, Acknowledge Media was brought on by the Hirsh family to create a movie befitting of dad Charlie's 90th birthday and the 75th anniversary of their New Jersery-based box manufacturing business (started by Charlie's father during WWII). We spent three days with the family over 4th of July weekend filming at their Jersey Shore home and at Accurate Box. (Click the blog title to read more …)

Last November, we sat down with Roxy in New Orleans to make her Legacy Film. During our conversation, she described what it felt like growing up as a black child in the Lower Ninth Ward. We discussed segregation, racial inequity, and perceptions about color. Unfortunately, as current events show, race and racism remain prominent themes in the narrative of our nation. We were set to share this snippet from Roxy's interview back in March, but it was delayed due to the pandemic. Just three months later, Roxy's story is felt even more profoundly. (Click the blog title to read more …)

This is a moment when maintaining intentional connections with our loved ones will be more important than ever, whether in our homes or across the country. Let's embrace this opportunity to ask the questions and have those conversations for which we never previously had the time. (Click the blog title to read more … )

Barbara lost her mother when she was just two years old. As a result, Barbara's image of "Mom" is an inner tapestry, woven with stories and the few old photos shared by those that knew her. We were honored to add to that tapestry during the production of Barbara's Legacy Film last April. Open this post, to see a short video. You will see how discovering a photo and a few words is a gift beyond value. (Click the blog title to read more … )

In May of 1990, when I was 18 years old, my parents sat down with their insanely oversized VHS camcorder to record a conversation with my grandfather. He was 85 at the time. They asked him questions about his childhood in Russia, his epic journey to the U.S., losing family in the Holocaust, and building a life in Baltimore. Despite my grandfather's discomfort being on camera, he obliged my mother, answering her questions for almost 90 minutes … (Click the blog title to read more … )