Chicago, Image Union, NHPRC, Roots of Video, Studs Terkel, Tom Palazzolo
…cents on Bob. While Bob may be made of cardboard, he “assumes flesh and blood characteristics, much like Image Union.” 12:30 The life story of Bob. 13:08 “Charlie’s Boogie Woogie” by Valerie Swanson. 1986. 13:44 “Kustom Kwickies” by Norman E. Magden with Tom Erickson. 1980. The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird” plays with quick shots of beautiful customized muscle cars. 14:42 “Machi… Continue reading →
Asian American, Black, Chicago, Communities, Home movie, Image Union
00:00 Image Union opening. 01:02 “Pop-up” by Billy Vits. Color video. A music video featuring a lot of 1980’s day-glow fashion, and double dutch jump rope. 05:34 “Hair Piece” by Ayoka Chenzira. Color Animation. An animated piece examining the self image issues that African-American women have relating to their hair; specifically looking at the ways in which African-American women would attempt to Caucasian-ize thei… Continue reading →
Chicago, Communities, Image Union, LGBTQIA
0:37 Image Union opening. 1:17 First of five videos by Dan Dinello that incorporate music. This one features music by Fela Kuti, incorporating live performances, shots of him and his group on tour, and politicized images of Africa. 6:37 Video for the song “Too Much to Dream” by Knightklub. This is more of a traditional music video, featuring vampire imagery. 11:04 Video for the song “Cool Out” by Magnum Force. Color. 14:5… Continue reading →
Bill Stamets, Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Harold Washington, Image Union, NHPRC, Politics, Studs Terkel, Video Makers Choice
00:00 Slate, count-in, black. 00:18 Image Union opening. 01:13 Impressions of Harold: 1983-1987. By Bill Stamets. Speech by Harold Washington complaining about past Chicago mayors with Super 8 footage of parades and pictures of the late mayor Richard J. Daley. Footage of Washington shaking hands with the younger Daley. Speech about Chicago’s history of racism and the change to come under his leadership. “There are no good qualities o… Continue reading →
Global Perspectives on War and Peace, Image Union, Politics, Viewers Choice
00:00 Image Union opening. 00:04 “I Would Never Do That Again” by Denis Mueller. Short clips of Veterans at the Parade speaking about their experiences in Vietnam and whether or not they would fight again, or let their children fight. “I did 27 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 11 hours, 38 minutes, and 43 seconds over there. I got 14 holes in me that I cannot explain to my child. Okay?” 02:50 Overhead shots of the parade. 04:40… Continue reading →
…ance, Neighborhood Watch. 08:40 North American commercial winners: Jays Potato Chips, The Gazette, Missing Children Help Center, Subaru, Chevrolet, Nike, French’s Mustard, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Coke, Fiberglas Pink, Kodak, Self Clean – The Happy Cooker, Alaska Airlines, Electric Heat, Emery, Canned Food, Jordan Marsh, Scotch, Levi’s, Ameritech Michigan Bell Yellow Pages, HBO. 26:53 Image Union credits. 28:14 End of tape…. Continue reading →
Chicago, Home movie, Image Union
00:00 Slate. 00:18 Image Union opening. 01:08 “My Mother Married Wilbur Stump” by Skip Sweeney, 1985. Opening of video. Rolling text tells the background story of Sweeney’s family and his mother’s courtship with Stump. 02:57 Sweeney’s mother, Bernardine, talks about meeting Wilbur Stump at Jimmy Britt’s, the bar across the street from her summer cottage. “First it was just kind of a joke–this old,… Continue reading →
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…debate the situation of women in politics. Coya Knutson is interviewed. 19:05 Day Dances. Discusses personal identity and shows girls dancing. I’m guessing this is supposed to be empowering them in some way. 20:20 Forbidden Rebels. New York City. Tape about how hard it is to be a poor urban kid writing graffiti. 22:39 Letta’s Family. Tape about a poverty-stricken Appalachian family. 25:15 Credits. 27:25 Image Union credits…. Continue reading →