montenegrin americans
DOCUMENTARY IN PRODUCTION
Montenegrin America is developing a documentary “Montenegrin Americans” that brings archival discoveries, family memory, and field research together on screen. The film follows the journeys of Montenegrin immigrants across the United States and the communities they helped shape.
SyNOPSIS
History Through Human Stories
The documentary centers on the lives behind the records: miners, soldiers, entrepreneurs, families, and descendants whose stories connect Montenegro to towns and cities across America.
Blending research with visual storytelling, the film is designed to make overlooked history accessible, moving, and memorable for new audiences.
Preview
Milka (Mildred) Todorović, née Stanišić, was originally from Stanišići near Budva. We recorded an interview with Milka in Butte, Montana. Sadly, she passed away a few months after the filming at the age of 96, but through the documentary she left behind her memories for her son Rich and the rest of her family.
Jim Djurdjevic shared with us the story of his grandfather and grandmother, who came from Herceg Novi to Cochise County, Arizona, where they owned a small farm.
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Notes from production
Research for the documentary is ongoing, with new archival discoveries, family connections, and traces uncovered in the field continuing to shape the direction of the film.
As the project develops, podcasts, field research, and public-facing content are being produced alongside the documentary, helping to open up new themes and questions and engage the wider community.
„Every new record opens another pathway to a wider story about America.“
Montenegrin America
In future updates, we’ll share news from the filming process, important research discoveries, and opportunities for descendants and collaborators to contribute materials, stories, and insights to the project.