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.

Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

El Teatro Campesino: The Q&A

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Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneers: The Q&A

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Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

The Spook Who Sat by the Door: The Q&A

With Sandra Jackson-Opoku, David Lemieux, and Jamilah Lemieux

The Black Theater: The Q&A

The Black Theater: The Making of a Movement

I Be Done Been Was Is: The Q&A

With Debra Robinson and Kellye Howard

Revolution on Film: Robert Paige Q&A

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Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle: The Q&A

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The Chair: The Q&A

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Interview with anarchist filmmaker Nick Macdonald

Interview in advance of his December 2016 screening.

Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah Q&A

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