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Raw tape #9 for Vito Marzullo documentary – “Checkbook journalism.” Continuation of previous footage of Marzullo and one of his precinct captains in the ward office. Also contains footage of director Tom Weinberg and Vito Marzullo looking through the 25th Ward Democratic Organization’s checkbook and ad book, as well as an explanation of the ward’s finances.
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Raw tape #37 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Ward office #3. Continuation of previous footage of Marzullo in his ward office. In this section, Marzullo meets with a woman in need of work, and the film crew shoots introductory material for the documentary.
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Raw tape #10 for Vito Marzullo documentary. “Graffiti Erasers.” Weinberg and Marzullo continue discussing the ward’s ad books. After that, a man comes in who wants Marzullo’s help in starting a graffiti cleanup program, but his story has a few inconsistencies and Marzullo doesn’t buy it. The man completely loses control over his emotions after being rejected and leaves the office in tears.
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Raw tape #44 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Rakove transitions. Director Tom Weinberg talks with Milton Rakove, a professor of political science at the University of Illinois-Chicago and author who documented the Chicago political machine under Mayor Richard J. Daley. Weinberg coaxes sound bytes out of Rakove, used as transitions in the documentary’s final cut. They discuss Marzullo’s strengths and weaknesses, his day-to-day operations as part of the “machine” and how the Chicago City Council really governs.
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Raw tape #32 for Vito Marzullo. City Council with Vito wired #2. Vito at a city council meeting. While speakers drone on, lavishing praise on Mayor Michael Bilandic, Marzullo makes behind-the-scenes deals with his colleagues. A wireless microphone catches the intrigue.
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Raw tape #1 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Footage from the 1978 Democratic Party Dinner in Chicago, a reception for then-President Jimmy Carter. This tape is mostly pre-dinner, with Marzullo greeting friends and acquaintances and the official guests being announced. Audio only!
A portrait of Chicago’s 25th ward alderman, Vito Marzullo, who is described as “the last of the old time machine politicians.” It chronicles the workings of Marzullo’s ward, Chicago’s city hall, and politics in general within the Chicago Democratic “machine.” This piece also provides insight into Marzullo’s family life with his wife of 65 years, Letiza.
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Raw tape #6 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Ward Office. Marzullo meets with community members, covering matters of employment and pothole repair.