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  10/9/22: Media Burn’s 20th Anniversary Video Ball

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  Many of you have supported Media Burn for almost two decades now. And if you’ve joined us in the past, you know that we throw a good party. We are excited to announce our 20th anniversary Video Ball, and we want you to be there! This once-in-a-decade event will take place at the Fairlie event space near West Town. This gorgeous site is conveniently located near Grand and Western with a large complimentary parking lot. We hope you can join … Continue reading →

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  9/16/22: Media Burn art exhibit opening

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  This Friday, we’re so excited for you to join us for the opening of a special art exhibition at Loyola University Chicago, the first ever gallery exhibit devoted to Media Burn Archive! The exhibition features video and still image art from collections celebrating LGBTQ+ and Black history, the legacy of protest and social justice in our city, as well as unexpected views of ordinary life. Please join us on September 16 to eat, drink, and enjoy the exhibit! Friday, September … Continue reading →

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  9/6/22: DIY Documentary: New Films from Media Burn Archive

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  This summer, Media Burn Archive’s filmmaking fellows created documentary videos examining lives and communities from Chicago to London. We’re so proud of the work they have done and can’t wait to share it with you! To learn more about our talented team, check out their video introductions: This program is partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

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  7/30/2022: Gay Liberation, Gay Pride screening at Doc Films

  Bill Stamets, Events, Global Village, John Reilly, LGBTQIA, Outside Agitators, Politics

  Media Burn presents: Gay Liberation, Gay PrideDoc Films at the University of ChicagoSaturday July 30 at 5pm1212 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637$7 ticket/$25 summer pass (Cash only)  Join us for a series of short videos from Media Burn Independent Video Archive offering a brief and vivid history of Gay Liberation and queer community in Chicago and elsewhere. The program includes: 1. An interview with Gay Liberation activist Jim Fouratt, taken from a 1969 compilation made by the group Global Village. It … Continue reading →

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  5/12/2022: Virtual Talks with Video Activists: Allen Rucker: “An Awesome Respect for Reality”

  Events, Virtual Talks with Video Activists

  Free virtual screening/discussion with veteran writer/producer Allen Rucker, moderated by curator Michael Campos-Quinn. Continue reading →

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  4/28/2022: Virtual Talks with Video Activists: “DeeDee Halleck: A Visionary” by Irene Sosa

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  A virtual screening and discussion with documentarian Irene Sosa on her interactive documentary, “DeeDee Halleck: A Visionary,” by Irene Sosa. Continue reading →

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  4/14/2022: Virtual Talks with Video Activists: “Catalyst: Duro Wicks’ History of Chicago Hip Hop”

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  A virtual screening/discussion with filmmaker Dave Steck & “Hip Hop Godfather” Duro Wicks, moderated by poet and radio DJ Mario Smith. Continue reading →

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  3/31/2022: Virtual Talks with Video Activists: Tobe Carey

  Events, Virtual Talks with Video Activists

  A virtual screening and discussion with photographer and filmmaker Tobe Carey moderated by film producer Joey Carey. Continue reading →