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.

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

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Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

AfriCOBRA: The Q&A

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

Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneers: 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.

Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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

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

Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

Welcome to This House: The Q&A

with Barbara Hammer

El Teatro Campesino: The Q&A

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Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah Q&A

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Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick