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  America’s First Drag Queen President

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Black, Blog, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, LGBTQIA, Politics

  “A presidential campaign is like a drag show.” Joan Jett Blakk In 1992, there was another candidate against Bush, and her name? Joan Jett Blakk. For Pride month, Media Burn is highlighting and celebrating the work of queer activists of the past. Blakk was the drag persona of performer Terence Smith, who was a performer and leader of Chicago Queer Nation in the 70s. In the 1990s, Blakk campaigned for various political positions, such as mayor of Chicago, President (as … Continue reading →

• [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Bob Kerrey at Finkl Steel]

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Chicago, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage shot for The 90’s Election Specials. Bob Kerry campaigns at Finkl Steel in Chicago. Tour, speech, hard hats, hot metal. Continue reading →

• [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Dan Quayle]

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for the The 90’s Election Specials. Continued from 10556, Jerry Brown/Dan Quayle. American Bar Association, litigation, Fairmont Hotel. Continue reading →

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  Behind the scenes of a political commercial

  1992 Election, Blog, Chicago, Outside Agitators, Politics

  Ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of the creation of a political commercial? You won’t want to miss this. This video documents the creation of a TV ad for the 1992 Dick Simpson for Congress campaign in Illinois. Simpson, a noted Chicago progressive, was running against Dan Rostenkowski, who had held his post since 1959. The commercial involves a full studio audience of cheering supporters, some live music, and many, many takes. Although the amount of money spent … Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: David Wilhelm in St. Louis]

  1992 Election, American Way, Politics, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Behind the scenes at the first Presidential debate between George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The tape mostly focuses on campaign manager David Wilhelm working after the debate at campaign headquarters. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Kansas City debate #1]

  1992 Election, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Clinton debate prep Kansas City #1. In Kansas City as Bill Clinton’s team prepares for the first of three presidential debates. Footage of James Carville, Bill Clinton, and George Stephanopoulos behind the scenes. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Carol Moseley Braun walkathon]

  1992 Election, Black, Chicago, Communities, Politics

  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. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Bill Clinton at Beasley School #1]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Eddie Becker, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw tape for The 90 ‘s election specials. Bill Clinton visits the Beasley Academic Center, a predominantly African-American elementary magnet school on Chicago’s South Side. This tape follows Beasley principal, Mrs. Ollie McLemore, as she visits several classes, and helps Clinton’s advance team prepare for Clinton’s visit. Videomaker Eddie Becker also asks students about Clinton and his upcoming visit. Continue reading →