Get a bite-sized history of Hollywood censorship and Chicago's role in the matter
Almost since film began, church and community leaders, Chicagoans included, have been leery of its existence—not to mention its blatant depictions of sex and violence.
In this 30-minute virtual program with Chicago Movie Tours, you'll get a bite-sized history of Hollywood censorship and Chicago's early role in the matter.
This program was streamed live on our Facebook Page.
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Watch Excerpt
This is an excerpt from our virtual program Chicago, Movies, and Censorship.
In the clip, we explain why middle-class church and community leaders disliked early movie theaters (i.e., nickelodeons or "cheap theaters") and fought to have them closed down.
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