film Archives – South Side Weekly

Ask A Punk and the Power of Community Storytelling

by Sofia McDowell April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

The short is Brian Herrera’s latest offering in his journey from visual arts to filmmaking.

Showcasing Chicago’s Cinematic Potential with Kin Marie

by Arieon Whittsey March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Ruth on the Rocks Explores Childhood, and Motherhood, in Back of the Yards

by Charlie Kolodziej October 15, 2024October 16, 2024

The World Keeps Watching in Medium Cool

by Savannah Hugueley August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Art

Documentary Screening Sparks Conversation About the Future of Chicago’s Chinatown

by Xuandi Wang October 23, 2023November 3, 2023

Meet E’mon Lauren

by Chima Ikoro August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Centering Community by Recalling the Past

by David Zegeye October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Learning to Play With Fire Again

by Malik Jackson May 5, 2022

Between Reform and Retribution

by Wendy Random March 12, 2019March 12, 2019