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  [Rostenkowski raw #302]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Dan Rostenkowski, NHPRC, Politics, Video Makers Choice

  Raw footage from the 1981 documentary “Rostenkowski,” a portrait of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Rostenkowski, a powerful figure in Chicago (and national) politics. This tape takes place on election day, 1980. Rostenkowski is interviewed in his office. Rostenkowski discusses his family’s history in politics. His grandfather and father were both politicians; his father was a Chicago alderman and served in the Illinois State legislature. He then discusses his own history in politics. He discusses how Mayor Richard J. Daley discouraged him from running for a U.S. House seat that was being vacated in his district. Rostenkowski tells how in order to win Daley’s blessing (and the nomination) he had to promise Daley that he would continue to service the Chicago Democratic Party even from Washington D.C. Rostenkowski touches briefly on the new roles that congress has taken on in his 22 years as a member, saying that congress now has revenue sharing deals in place with cities. In an especially progressive moment, Rostenkowski says that if the federal government really wants to conserve natural resources, they must invest in the cities in order to reduce suburban sprawl. He also says that this investment must bring young people who will make roots in the city’s old neighborhoods.

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  [Making It in Hollywood raw: Dr. John #2]

  American Way, Making it in Hollywood, NHPRC, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll

  This video contains footage shot for the 1976 documentary “Making It in Hollywood,” an in depth look at the entertainment business through the eyes of both Hollywood hopefuls and veterans. In this video, we watch footage from a Hollywood party thrown at actress Sally Kirkland’s home, featuring a musical performance by Dr. John and Ronee Blakley.

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  [Vito Marzullo raw #36]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, NHPRC, Politics, Roots of Video, Vito Marzullo

  Raw tape #36 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Ward office #2. Continuation of previous footage of Marzullo in his ward office. Sparks—and eyebrow-raising quotes— fly when Alderman Marzullo and director Tom Weinberg continue their conversation about race relations within the ward. Marzullo rails against Chicago’s Latino immigrants and even attacks some of his fellow Italians for their involvement in organized crime.

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  [Vito Marzullo raw #15]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, NHPRC, Politics, Roots of Video, Tom Weinberg, Vito Marzullo

  Raw tape #15 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Color bars only for visual. Continuation of conversation on raw tape #14 and contains Marzullo’s candid remarks on allegations made against him, ranging from financial misdeeds to mafia connections, and his “machine” politics.

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  Image Union, episode 0829: My Mother Married Wilbur Stump

  Chicago, Home movie, Image Union

  A documentary/video diary of a widowed woman’s late-in-life romance with musician Wilbur Stump, the “dean of San Francisco pianobar entertainers.” The woman, who is also the videomaker’s mother, recalls how she met Stump, Stump’s alcoholism, and their life together; friends and colleagues remember Stump’s music and his relationship with his wife. The video consists mostly of current interviews; some home movies and videos are shown throughout.

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  Image Union, episode 1223

  Chicago, Global Village, Image Union

  Annette Barbier and her daughter Celine went to India for four months in 1988. Her tape documents the everyday lives of village women and muses philosophically about the cultural differences. In an unusual touch, Barbier translates the conversation between villagers as she shoots, so we have a unique opportunity to understand how her presence with a video camera makes them feel.

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  [Joe Cummings at WBBM #2]

  Chicago, Roots of Video

  Raw tape from the 1978 documentary “Overnight Man,” which follows WBBM/Chicago radio news man Joe Cummings. Similarly enjoyable behind-the-scenes banter with Cummings in the WBBM studio.

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: primary election night at Dixon headquarters]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. The night of the primary election at the headquarters for incumbent Illinois Senator Alan Dixon. He gives a concession speech.