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

Finally Got the News: The Q&A

With Mike Siviwe Elliott and Annie Sullivan

The Black Theater: The Q&A

The Black Theater: The Making of a Movement

Revolution on Film: Robert Paige Q&A

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

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

Rats, Roaches, and Resistance: The Q&A

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Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues: The Q&A

Q&A led by Maggie Brown

Earthkeeping: The Q&A

With Sean Cusick

Mako Idemitsu: The Q&A

with Wakae Nakane and Toby Wu

Liz White’s Othello: The Q&A

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

Analog Dreamscape: The Q&A

with Daniel J. Sandin and Jon Cates

Interview with anarchist filmmaker Nick Macdonald

Interview in advance of his December 2016 screening.

Revolution on Film: Peter Kuttner and Travis Q&A

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Revolution on Film: Amaris Selah Q&A

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

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