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.

Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

El Teatro Campesino: 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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Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle: The Q&A

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I Be Done Been Was Is: The Q&A

With Debra Robinson and Kellye Howard

Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah Q&A

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Debra Robinson: The Interview

Interview in advance of her 2017 screening

Japanese Surrealism: The Q&A

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Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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Analog Dreamscape: The Q&A

with Daniel J. Sandin and Jon Cates

Liz White’s Othello: The Q&A

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

Revolution on Film: Robert Paige Q&A

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