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  [Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 31; Marva Jolly]

  Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films

  In the second part of an interview with Kartemquin Films, artist Marva Jolly tells about her family, her upbringing, and her spiritual view of the world. Continue reading →

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  I Married a Munchkin

  Chicago, Tom Palazzolo

  I MARRIED A MUNCHKIN presents the life and times of Mary Ellen St. Aubin, a woman small in stature who lived large. She and her husband, Parnell St. Aubin–one of the original Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz–were in show business for much of their lives, until they retired to run the legendary Midget Club on Chicago’s South Side. Continue reading →

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  Blues And More

  Black, Chicago, Communities

  Blues man Pervis Spann hosts his absurdist comedy show, which also features music videos from blues and R & B artists. Music videos and timecodes are listed below. Note: the tape ends in the middle of the program. Continue reading →