Madisonfilm, Inc. is pleased to respond to the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States
Request for Proposal for BD-26-200-2001-621 – Film Documentary Services
A Legacy in Motion: The Career of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.
A Feature Documentary Film
Madisonfilm, Inc. is honored to submit this proposal to produce a documentary film chronicling the final year of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s tenure in office—an extraordinary opportunity to tell the story of a leader whose vision and perseverance have helped shape the modern U.S. Virgin Islands.
As an Emmy® Award-winning production company with more than twenty-five years of experience crafting cinematic stories for government, public media, and cultural institutions, Madisonfilm brings both artistry and integrity to projects that define legacy and inspire reflection. From our nationally broadcast documentaries for PBS to our public-sector work for the National Institutes of Health, the Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress, we specialize in storytelling that elevates truth, celebrates community, and endures as public history.
The following samples exemplify Madisonfilm’s ability to produce a film that feels intimate yet sweeping—a portrait of leadership told through the rhythms of island life and the moments that reveal character: a decision made in a quiet office, a gathering with community elders, a return to the neighborhoods that shaped a young man into a statesman.
FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES
OF SAINTS AND EXILES
Of Saints and Exiles: Damien, Marianne, and the Last Lepers of Kalaupapa is a longitudinal documentary currently in production that chronicles the final years of Kalaupapa, a secluded Hawaiian settlement where thousands of people with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) were forcibly exiled for over a century. Told through the voices of the last remaining patients and their devoted caretakers, the film offers a deeply personal and dignified account of stigma, survival, and cultural memory.
Recognized for its spiritual depth and human rights significance, Of Saints and Exiles has been praised for its intimate portrayal of resilience in the face of historic injustice. The project stands as a testament to the power of narrative to illuminate public health history and restore visibility to lives too long marginalized.
NEGOTIATING AMERICA: VEGETABLE SOUP AND TELEVISION’S ATTEMPT TO END RACISM
Negotiating America: Vegetable Soup and Television’s Attempt to End Racism uncovers the story of a groundbreaking 1970s children’s TV show that sought to reshape America’s views on race and inclusion, using it as a lens to explore the country’s complex racial landscape, the culture wars that persist to this day, and the power of media to teach empathy and challenge prejudice in a deeply divided society.
DC HOME RULE AT 50
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the District of Columbia’s limited self-governance, Madisonfilm produced a short-form documentary celebrating the legacy and ongoing impact of Home Rule. The video features firsthand reflections from the leaders, activists, and public servants who helped shape and sustain the District’s evolving governance.
Released during a critical moment in the city’s political history, the film explores the milestones and challenges of Home Rule with dignity and urgency—reminding viewers how far the District has come, and how far it still must go, in the pursuit of full self-determination. The project exemplifies Madisonfilm’s strength in distilling civic history into emotionally resonant media that informs, uplifts, and drives dialogue.
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS
For over two decades, Madisonfilm has been a trusted media production partner to the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its outreach and communications offices. Our work has supported major federal efforts to advance health literacy and promote community-based interventions through accessible, engaging media.
NNLM Discovery | Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community
Filmed on location in St. Croix, USVI.
NNLM Discovery | Amateur Radio Club
When hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the Caribbean one week apart in 2017, they left hundreds of thousands of people cut off from sources of aid when all modern means of communication were destroyed. Many residents resolved to never be left in the dark again.
This video investigates how amateur radio – commonly known as “ham radio” – is used to provide a vital link to emergency aid and health information in the Caribbean. Ronda Herbert, RN, shares how she used an NIH grant to provide funding to host CPR and AED training for members of the Amateur Radio Club on St. Thomas in the USVI, and to purchase repeaters to enhance the amateur radio signal throughout the island.
Filmed on Location in St. Thomas, USVI.
After Foster Care, Empowering Youths with Personal Health Records
With NLM grant funding, Dr. Judith Dexheimer of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is helping empower youths aging out of the foster care system to access their personal health records. Using the Health Hero online platform, Dr. Dexheimer is providing emancipated youths with access and control over their own personal health records, improving health outcomes.
The Moby Bookmobile: Delivering Literacy to the Reservation
This profile of an NIH outreach grant highlights a project that aims to provide books and other library materials to residents of the Wind River Reservation, especially those with limited access to traditional library services or internet access.
Háblame Bebé: Promoting Bilingualism in Infants
This profile of an NIH-funded grant at Florida International University highlights an phone application intervention to support Hispanic children’s early language environments and bilingualism.
The video was produced in English and in Spanish.
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