![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 40]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/652512256_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
A Kartemquin Films crew attends the opening of the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s exhibition, “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings” on May 19th, 1994. The tape includes footage of the pieces, conversations between artists and patrons, and an interview with Dr. Lester Skaggs of the Manhattan Project. Continue reading →
![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 37; Othello Anderson]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653941799_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
Othello Anderson—co-curator of the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s 1994 “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings” exhibition—talks to Kartemquin Films about a myriad of topics; including why he decided to participate in the show, his relationship with WWII physicist Dr. Lester Skaggs, and Black–Jewish relations. Continue reading →
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Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
Co-curators Claire Wolf Krantz and Othello Anderson along with artist Hamza Walker plan the layout of their upcoming exhibition at the Spertus Museum of Judaica, “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings.” Continue reading →
![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 15]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/652442966_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
In the final part of a roundtable discussion in preparation for the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s 1994 exhibit, “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings,” a few of the artists discuss their plans for the show before the meeting is adjourned and the artists talk amongst themselves about race relations, among other things. Continue reading →
![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 14]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/652478292_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
A group of artists taking part in the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s 1994 exhibit “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings” discuss where the responsibility lies in addressing the views of Louis Farrakhan and his followers, as well as other related racial issues. Continue reading →
![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 13]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/652477100_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
Artists and curators involved with the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s 1994 exhibit “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings” discuss the plans for their show and the Chicago Historical Society’s associated programming before breaking into a discussion about Black-Jewish relations and the viewpoints within the respective communities. Continue reading →
![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 12]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/652474935_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
In a conversation on the planning of the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s 1994 “Bridges and Boundaries: Chicago Crossings” exhibit, artists and curators deal with the issues of space, educational value, and the exhibit’s future. Continue reading →
![[Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries, reel 10]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/652473695_640-228x160.jpg)
Black, Chicago, Communities, Kartemquin Films
A group of artists and curators meet to have food and discuss the content and layout of the catalog for the Spertus Museum of Judaica’s 1994 companion exhibit to the Chicago Historical Society’s “Bridges and Boundaries” show. Continue reading →