A documentary about the Southeast side of Chicago.

A film about how beautiful and flourishing the Southeast Chicago community once was...and how that beauty was taken away, due to deindustrialization and an overall disinvestment in the neighborhood. 

NEXT SCREENING: SEPTEMBER 14TH – –

NEXT SCREENING: SEPTEMBER 14TH – –

PRESS

Fox News

September 08, 2020

The Chicago Reader

September 02, 2020

Belt Magazine

August 14, 2023

Belt Magazine

August 14, 2023

South by Southeast

July 06, 2021

Chicago Sun-Times

September 04, 2022

WTTW - Latino Voices

November 05, 2022

The Chicago Public Library

September 30, 2021

Block Club Chicago

September 21, 2021

Southside Weekly

November 27, 2020

SCREENED AT:

Grant Support from:

"We are art history now. South Chicago. And it’s very important for us to keep this momentum alive, as much as we possibly can. "

- Roman Villareal, Artist

 

“We do what people do to support themselves, and we found a way.”

Roni Facen, St. Francis Principal

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Our overall aim is to use cinema as a vehicle to not only engage and entertain, but to educate our audience.

SCREENING THROUGHOUT 2024.

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Get ready for a movie night under the stars at Steelworker’s Park! Calling all history buffs, movie lovers, and Southeast Side aficionados to join us for a screening of Southeast: A City Within A City at Steelworker’s Park - a place tha
🎬: Don’t forget about our end of the summer screening of SOUTHEAST: A City Within A City September 14th, 2024 - 6pm - at Steelworker’s Park!! Hope to see you there 🎞️
Join us for a special screening of our latest update of the film at Steelworkers Park! This historic site in South Chicago, once part of the U.S. Steel South Works complex, is now a beautiful blend of nature and history. With its stunning views of
the threads of our hearts are often woven together by the hands of the mothers around us. amidst the concrete and steel of the east side, there lies a deeper connection - something that binds us to the earth beneath our feet. For honoring our land,
Hello community, here is a gentle reminder for our upcoming screening at the University of Notre Dame, tomorrow, 4/13/24 at 12:30 EST! We hope to see some of you there as we were invited and welcomed by the College of Arts, Department of History, an
Susan Sadlowski Garza stands as a luminary of grit and determination, where she weaves a narrative of empowerment and community resilience. Her story did not start or end with politics, but with a love for her neighborhood and her students. Beyond t
Introducing Christine Walley - A professor of Anthropology at MIT, a mother, an author, an educator... a Legendary East Sider. Driven by her father’s experiences and the economic disparities following the closure of steel mills on the Southeas
During Women’s History Month, we stand in awe of the way girls & women have shaped our world and communities with their courage, wisdom, and creativity. From the streets of the Southeast Side of Chicago to every corner of the globe, Black a
Legal marijuana is now a billion dollar industry in Illinois, but Black and Latino entrepreneurs are mostly on the outside looking in. We suffered the most from the War on Drugs, and yet we have the hardest time getting licenses to start a business.
Flowers Barbershop once stood at 8955 S Buffalo Avenue as a family owned business. Millicent Flowers, daughter of the owner, was gracious enough to share some of her memories of this Southeast staple. She remembers the workers of the steel mills co
We remember and commemorate the work done by Civil Rights Leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King who was assassinated in 1968. On the Southeast Side community, Black folks were met with hostility during the 50s and 60s which was a crucial time durin
This photo is from a 1945 US Steel Publication that encouraged women to assume manufacturing jobs when men left for the war. Though the “Rosie the Riveter” icon often depicted white women, it’s essential to mention the often *forgot
Embracing the significance of Black History Month on the Southeast Side of Chicago. Our community thrives on the rich contributions of Black voices, often shaping the vibrant flow of our neighborhood. As we honor this heritage, let’s amplify bl
Welcome back and thank you for keeping up with our film, Southeast: A City Within A City. As we step into the new year with renewed energy, we are thrilled to announce that we are gearing towards the finish line of film production. The journey has
Here are some snippets from an awesome piece written by @eaguilar92 for @beltmag titled “As Tough As The Steel We Produced” Thank you for taking an interest in this story about the Southeast Side of Chicago and how our story holds simil
hey everyone: checking in from @acitywithinacity don’t forget about us! 🌿 we had an amazing screening at the Field Museum in April. The film is ever changing and we’re so glad to have been able to share this transformation with all of
The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit - Moliere 🌿 Southeast: A City Within A City Dropping this year. 2023.
Please join us Saturday March 25th for Sweet Home South Chicago Thrift and Thrive! This month is focusing on health. There will be returning vendors, demonstrations and nutritious beverages. CAIC Community Outreach will be holding a HANDS ONLY Byst