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LEGACY DOCS

Your Story. Told Forever.

Legacy Doc creates cinematic, 45–60 minute documentary-style films capturing the life stories of elderly individuals while they are still alive to tell them. The films focus on personal history, values, and wisdom — preserving them for generations to come.​​

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Why Legacy Docs?

Memories fade. Stories get lost.

One day, the people we love won’t be here to tell them.

For many families, there’s no high-quality record of a parent or grandparent’s voice, laugh, stories, or wisdom — until it’s too late.

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The Gift of Legacy

There comes a time when we realize the most valuable gift we can give future generations is the story of those who came before.

 

Legacy Doc creates cinematic, 45–60 minute documentary films that capture your loved one’s life story while they are still here to tell it.

 

Through guided interviews, stunning visuals, and custom music, we preserve their personality, values, and life experiences — so future generations can know them just as you do.

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What to Expect

  1. Discovery Call – Learn your family’s story, history, and goals.

  2. Plan Production – Develop thoughtful interview questions & collect photos/videos.

  3. Filming – 1–3 days capturing interviews, home footage, and meaningful places.

  4. Editing & Music – Weave stories, archival material, and an original score.

  5. Delivery – Receive a beautiful heirloom film digitally and on keepsake media.

What to Expect

Meet the Expert

Kendall Johnson

Kendall Johnson is an award-winning filmmaker and composer whose work has been featured on Netflix, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Cannes Film Festival, and more. With a unique ability to combine cinematic visuals and original music, Kendall crafts deeply personal, emotionally powerful stories that resonate for generations.

 

Having worked on major productions and intimate documentaries alike, Kendall brings both technical mastery and heartfelt storytelling to each Legacy Doc project — ensuring your family’s history is captured with dignity, beauty, and care.

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What Others Say

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"Kendall Johnson is a gifted filmmaker / storyteller, and a real mensch as well. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him on everything from short format documentary films to my daughter’s bat mitzvah. Highly recommend reaching out to him if you need help with any film / storytelling projects."

Ready to Tell Your Legacy?

When it comes to standing out and making the process easy, Underdog Film has your back. Through cinematic storytelling and original music, we help tell your story, and move your audience.

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Create a Work of Art that honors your legacy for generations to come

Our Work

These are just a few of the videos we have done for clients!

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Your Story. Told Forever.

If you've made it all the way here, then you really have to schedule a call because that means you have a story!

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