![[Vito Marzullo raw #23, #24, #25]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653866688_640-228x160.jpg)
Council #4, Despres #1, #2, City Hall, Ward Ext. This pastiche of a tape begins with a casual conversation in Alderman Vito Marzullo’s office at City Hall before switching to an interview with Alderman Leon Despres, a critic of Marzullo and his practices. A wayward fragment of a black-and-white film cuts into the interview, and after it ends, the crew shoots B-roll footage of City Hall and Ward Office exteriors.
![[Vito Marzullo raw #8]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/645618561_640-228x160.jpg)
Raw tape #8 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Ward office. Marzullo talks with Tom Weinberg about a variety of subjects relating to Chicago politics. He demonstrates some of the most characteristically Chicago political opinions – why patronage is good, why one must be loyal to his party and put the city above himself, etc. Other members of Marzullo’s organization, including County Commissioner Matt Ropa and one of Marzullo’s precinct captains, also offer their opinions.
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Raw tape #28 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Vito at home #3. Continuation of interview from a different angle. The colors on the video look very strange until after eight minutes, when the camera person resets the white balance. In this lively tape, the Marzullos denounce the local news media and address the many accusations launched at the alderman.
![[Archival footage of Vito Marzullo]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653862687_640-228x160.jpg)
Archival footage on Vito Marzullo. “They’re liars, all the way through!” Research for documentary on Alderman Vito Marzullo. Tape contains various clips concerning scandals that embroiled Vito Marzullo during his time on the Chicago City Council. A highlight of the tape includes an angry confrontation between Marzullo and a reporter who accused him of taking bribes. Audio is inconsistent.
![[Vito Marzullo raw #9]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/645611867_640-228x160.jpg)
Raw tape #9 for Vito Marzullo documentary – “Checkbook journalism.” Continuation of previous footage of Marzullo and one of his precinct captains in the ward office. Also contains footage of director Tom Weinberg and Vito Marzullo looking through the 25th Ward Democratic Organization’s checkbook and ad book, as well as an explanation of the ward’s finances.
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Raw tape #29 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Vito at home #4. Continuation of previous interview with Vito Marzullo and his wife, Letizia Marzullo. The alderman speaks briefly about his neighborhood and serves up a fiery quote about how citizens often treat public servants like “public slaves.”
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Raw tape #10 for Vito Marzullo documentary. “Graffiti Erasers.” Weinberg and Marzullo continue discussing the ward’s ad books. After that, a man comes in who wants Marzullo’s help in starting a graffiti cleanup program, but his story has a few inconsistencies and Marzullo doesn’t buy it. The man completely loses control over his emotions after being rejected and leaves the office in tears.
![[Vito Marzullo raw #30]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653862679_640-228x160.jpg)
Raw tape #30 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Vito at home #5 plus exterior. More b-roll of the Marzullo’s decorations and photographs, and the street outside their home.