A cinematic tribute, made with love
Some things should be said while people are still here to hear them.
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There's someone in your life who deserves to know their impact — not someday, but now.
Living Legacies creates a shared experience where loved ones express gratitude, memories, and admiration — while the honoree adds their voice to their own story.
What It Is
A cinematic film capturing not just a life's achievements, but the love around them — while they're still here to experience it.
Not just a record of a life,
but a celebration of it.
How It Works
Together we shape the narrative — the moments, the milestones, and the meaning that define a remarkable life.
Heartfelt interviews — both from the honoree and from those they've impacted — bring the story to life in their own words.
A beautifully crafted film that connects generations and can be treasured for years to come.
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The Founders
Brian Rashid and Fred Rooney are the co-founders of Living Legacies, a storytelling and community engagement initiative dedicated to preserving the histories, values, and contributions of the people and places that shape our communities. Together, they bring a unique combination of narrative storytelling, civic leadership, and community development experience to the work of documenting and celebrating the stories that might otherwise be lost to time.
Brian Rashid, a filmmaker, journalist, speaker, and founder of Love Letters to the World, has spent more than a decade producing films, articles, and community-based storytelling campaigns across the United States and around the world.
Fred Rooney, a nationally recognized attorney, advocate for social justice, educator, and social entrepreneur, has devoted his career to expanding access to justice, supporting community development, and building institutions that strengthen neighborhoods and create opportunity.
Through Living Legacies, they combine the power of storytelling and community engagement to create lasting records of the people, organizations, and movements whose impact deserves to be remembered for generations to come.
Give someone you love the gift of knowing exactly what they mean to you.
Create a Living Legacy