The Ambassadors of Cabrini
Documentary about the Jesse White Tumblers, a gymnastic group made up predominantly of kids from the Chicago Housing Authority’s Cabrini Green.
Documentary about the Jesse White Tumblers, a gymnastic group made up predominantly of kids from the Chicago Housing Authority’s Cabrini Green.
Raw footage of Jane Byrne’s Easter Celebration at Cabrini Green in 1981. This tape includes most of the official program, including a preacher, a gospel choir, and Byrne, followed by informal footage of Byrne at the carnival.
Raw footage of Jane Byrne’s Easter Celebration at Cabrini Green in 1981. This tape begins with a continuation of footage of Byrne at the carnival and riding on a carousel. After she leaves, a protest begins, and demonstrators are quickly arrested. Activist Marion Stamps and reporter Lu Palmer are interviewed.
Raw video from inside the Chicago Police Department’s 18th District station after protesters at Jane Byrne’s Cabrini Green Easter celebration were arrested. The video features a group of lawyers speaking with police officers in order to get their facts straight. The last four minutes of video feature a short segment of the Jesse White Tumblers and a short segment from a street festival.