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Chicago On Screen

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Chicago on Screen


Historian Sarah Marcus views the history of Chicago through television and film, noting how producers of popular culture have depicted the city and its residents.  Using a variety of clips--from Scarface (1932) and The Blues Brothers (1980) to His New Job (1915) and High Fidelity (2000)—this presentation follows the camera’s focus and reflects on lasting impressions created by flashing images on the screen.

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