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  Media Burn in Hyde Park Thursday

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  Representing Chicago: Experimental Video and Television at the Media Burn Archive Thursday, May 6 at 7pm. The University of Chicago’s Film Studies Center Screening and discussion with Tom Weinberg and Sara Chapman Introduction by Judy Hoffman Tom, Sara, and Judy will discuss the history of independent video and television in Chicago and show some of our favorite video gems from the Media Burn collection, including Nelson Algren clowning around with Studs Terkel, footage of the Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, and […]

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  Revolt In Montreal, 1971

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  Sara Chapman introduces a newly restored Videofreex tape, Revolt In Montreal, documenting a 1971 performance of Tuli Kupferberg’s Revolting Theater.

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  VIVA DOC Call For Entries

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  Viva Doc International Student Documentary Competition Call For Entries.

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  Do you know how to make a shirt?

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  Todd Alcott doesn’t know how to make a shirt, or any “thing” for that matter. As an American, he has become disassociated from his own possessions. Why you ask? All because of the almighty dollar. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QbWbwj7-OE] A Video performance by Todd in collaboration with legendary videomaker Skip Blumberg on the streets of New York and first shown on The 90’s in 1991. Quick Hits From The Archive.” To watch the full episode at Media Burn, click here. Want more archival […]

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  The Undying Wisdom of Studs Terkel

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  Oral Historian and legendary Broadcaster Studs Terkel shares a few pearls of wisdom. From the 1975 documentary “It’s A Living.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PK8imyT-NA] “Quick Hits From The Archive.” To watch the full piece at Media Burn, click here. Want more archival video? Go to our website. Media Burn needs your help! If you would like to donate to the archive, you can do so here.

• Media Burn on Rick Kogan’s WGN Morning Show!

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  Click the link to listen to an interview with Media Burn Founder Tom Weinberg on WGN 720 with Rick Kogan! The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan – Interview with Tom Weinberg

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  Wilma Mankiller 1945-2010

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  Commentary from former Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010) from a 1993 taping of a dinner honoring the memory and achievements of Jane Addams at Hull House in Chicago. Produced by Suzanne Lacy and Phyllis Geller. Mankiller died of pancreatic cancer on April 6, 2010 at the age of 64. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2s-eS1Mirs] Quick Hits From The Archive.” To watch the full piece at Media Burn, click here. Mankiller’s Obituary in the New York Times Want more archival video? Go to our website. […]

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  Live Show Next Sunday!

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  Join us for a live theatrical celebration/benefit for Media Burn next Sunday! It’ll be a good time, a good show, and a chance to connect with friends, yours and ours. There will be beer, wine, snacks, door prizes, and a special video surprise! Prop Thtr 3502 N. Elston Sunday April 11 at 3pm! Basic Admission: $20 plus a suggested $30 donation to Media Burn. (Tax deductible) Seating is limited. To order tickets, contact Media Burn at info@mediaburn.org / (773) 794-0058