[John Mengelt interviews Bill Veeck]
John Mengelt interviews Bill Veeck.
Raw footage for the documentary “None of the Above,” an in-depth ethnographic look at non voters in the U.S. This video is a continuation of footage with non voter Michael Johnson and his family in Chicago.
Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. This tape covers the 1992 Illinois Senatorial primary between incumbent Alan Dixon, Carol Moseley Braun, and Al Hofeld. Videomaker Diane Abt goes to the Carol Moseley Braun Walkathon in Grant Park in Chicago and then attends a press screening for the senatorial debate.
Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. At Bill Clinton’s Illinois campaign office in Chicago. Most of the tape is spent observing the various campaign workers as they perform their everyday work.
Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. The sights and sounds of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago: marchers, politicians, the green Chicago River, etc. Highlighted moments below:
Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. This tape follows George Grey, Illinois campaign manager for independent presidential candidate Pat Buchanan, as he makes travel and appearance arrangements for Buchanan’s Illinois tour. Afterwards, there is an interview with Grey. He is highly critical of both the Republican party and President George H.W. Bush.
Footage for The 90’s Election Specials. Continuation of incumbent Congressman Gus Savage’s “Truth Rally,” which takes place at the Third Baptist Church on Chicago’s South Side. He is running for reelection against Mel Reynolds, who ultimately defeats him. Savage gives a very antisemitic speech.