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

Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah 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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Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

Finally Got the News: The Q&A

With Mike Siviwe Elliott and Annie Sullivan

Interview with anarchist filmmaker Nick Macdonald

Interview in advance of his December 2016 screening.

Analog Dreamscape: The Q&A

with Daniel J. Sandin and Jon Cates

Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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Revolution on Film: Robert Paige Q&A

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Mako Idemitsu: The Q&A

with Wakae Nakane and Toby Wu

El Teatro Campesino: The Q&A

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