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.

Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah Q&A

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The Chair: The Q&A

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Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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Debra Robinson: The Interview

Interview in advance of her 2017 screening

Mako Idemitsu: The Q&A

with Wakae Nakane and Toby Wu

The Black Theater: The Q&A

The Black Theater: The Making of a Movement

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

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Kartemquin Members’ Work for Hire: The Q&A

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Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

Welcome to This House: The Q&A

with Barbara Hammer

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

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

Liz White’s Othello: The Q&A

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

Revolution on Film: Peter Kuttner and Travis Q&A

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AfriCOBRA: The Q&A

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