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.

Welcome to This House: The Q&A

with Barbara Hammer

Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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El Teatro Campesino: The Q&A

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Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneers: The Q&A

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Kartemquin Members’ Work for Hire: The Q&A

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I Be Done Been Was Is: The Q&A

With Debra Robinson and Kellye Howard

Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

The Mural Movement and the Black Arts Movement: The Q&A

With Arlene Turner Crawford, Eugene Eda Wade, and Rebecca Zorach

Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

Debra Robinson: The Interview

Interview in advance of her 2017 screening

Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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

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

Analog Dreamscape: The Q&A

with Daniel J. Sandin and Jon Cates

Interview with anarchist filmmaker Nick Macdonald

Interview in advance of his December 2016 screening.