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

I Be Done Been Was Is: The Q&A

With Debra Robinson and Kellye Howard

Analog Dreamscape: The Q&A

with Daniel J. Sandin and Jon Cates

El Teatro Campesino: The Q&A

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Art Worlds of the South Side: The Q&A

With Candace Ming and Rebecca Zorach

Welcome to This House: The Q&A

with Barbara Hammer

Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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The Black Theater: The Q&A

The Black Theater: The Making of a Movement

Debra Robinson: The Interview

Interview in advance of her 2017 screening

Rea Tajiri: History and Memory: The Q&A

With Rea Tajiri, Vincent Schleitwiler, and Chelsea Foxwell

The Chair: The Q&A

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Men of Bronze: The Q&A

December 6, 2018 | DuSable Museum

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

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Revolution on Film: Peter Kuttner and Travis Q&A

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Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick