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.

AfriCOBRA: The Q&A

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

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

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

Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah Q&A

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Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneers: The Q&A

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Liz White’s Othello: The Q&A

With Ron OJ Parson, James Vincent Meredith, and Honey Crawford

Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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Mako Idemitsu: The Q&A

with Wakae Nakane and Toby Wu

The Chair: The Q&A

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Debra Robinson: The Interview

Interview in advance of her 2017 screening

Finally Got the News: The Q&A

With Mike Siviwe Elliott and Annie Sullivan

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