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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Quincy Jones and Chicago in 60 Seconds
In 60 seconds, learn about the "rough and scary" childhood of film producer Quincy Jones and a Chicago mural that celebrated him.
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Quincy Jones' Chicago: Virtual Tour
On this virtual walking tour, visit the childhood home of film producer Quincy Jones and a mural that celebrates him.
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Reel Resilience: The Survival of Chicago Movie Theaters in 1918
Learn about three silent-era Chicago movie theaters that survived the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Aug 23, 20231 min read
The Sins of Chicago Nickelodeons
Walk virtually with Chicago Movie Tours and hear why some Chicagoans claimed small movie houses lured certain filmgoers into a life of sin.
Aug 16, 20231 min read
Roller Coasters, Racism, and Chicago Home Movies
Reconsider Chicago amusement parks like Riverview and Kiddieland through the lens of 5 home movies and a dunking booth game.
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Altenheim Goes to the Movies
Tour Altenheim, originally built to care for German elderly and later, a setting for Chicago movies
Aug 2, 20231 min read
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