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.

Mako Idemitsu: The Q&A

with Wakae Nakane and Toby Wu

AfriCOBRA: The Q&A

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

Debra Robinson: The Interview

Interview in advance of her 2017 screening

Welcome to This House: The Q&A

with Barbara Hammer

The Black Theater: The Q&A

The Black Theater: The Making of a Movement

Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

I Be Done Been Was Is: The Q&A

With Debra Robinson and Kellye Howard

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

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Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneers: The Q&A

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Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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The Great Chicago Conspiracy Circus Interview

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Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

Revolution on Film: Peter Kuttner and Travis Q&A

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