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[HSA Strike Dub 2]

CLIR, Guerrilla Television

Raw footage for HSA Strike 1975. The strike began on October 27th, 1975, and lasted for 18 days—the longest and largest doctors’ strike in the US. The strike was organized by the Housestaff Association (HSA), a union of residents and interns. They were protesting against the working conditions and poor facilities at Cook County Hospital, Chicago’s only public hospital which mostly served the city’s poor and uninsured. In this tape, workers meet to discuss the strike and the future of Cook County Hospital. Also includes footage on the street during the strike.
[CamNet Nancy Cain & Judith Binder on Independent Eye (KCET)]

Judith Binder, Nancy Cain

A brief interview with Judith Binder and Nancy Cain about CamNet for public television station KCET.
[Nancy Cain: Excerpts from Camnet]

Blog, Communities, Home movie, Latinx, Nancy Cain, Videomakers

Excerpts from CamNet, showing BTS of CamNet, protests against the Visa lottery, and a University hunger strike for a Latino study program.
[O.J. Day – Camnet]

Black, Communities, Nancy Cain, Videomakers

Interview footage with random people on the street after and before the OJ verdict is announced in 1995 to discuss their predictions.
Christmas Carol: A Mistake

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

Events

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 […]
9/16/22: Media Burn art exhibit opening

Events

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

Events

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.