South Side Projections

Between 2011 and 2023, South Side Projections presented films at locations across Chicago’s south side to foster conversation about complex social and political issues. At many screenings, we enlisted scholars, activists, and filmmakers to lead discussions, while other screenings offered opportunities to present seldom-seen films of historical and artistic value to the communities of Chicago’s south side. In all cases we were a springboard to a deeper understanding of our communities and the broader world. We have ceased operation, but this site will remain as an archive of the conversations that occurred at our events.

The Chair: The Q&A

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Interview with anarchist filmmaker Nick Macdonald

Interview in advance of his December 2016 screening.

Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneers: The Q&A

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Finally Got the News: The Q&A

With Mike Siviwe Elliott and Annie Sullivan

Mako Idemitsu: The Q&A

with Wakae Nakane and Toby Wu

Kartemquin Members’ Work for Hire: The Q&A

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Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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Revolution on Film: Robert Paige Q&A

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El Teatro Campesino: The Q&A

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AfriCOBRA: The Q&A

With Deva Newman, Gerald Williams, and D. Denenge Duyst-Akpem

Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

Revolution on Film: Peter Kuttner and Travis Q&A

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Welcome to This House: The Q&A

with Barbara Hammer