Dusable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis (88min), USA
The film celebrates the rich history of African-Americans in Chicago as it explores the city's growth as a center of Black culture. From its founding as a trading post by Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable to the historic election of Chicago's own Barack Obama. Chicago's place in American history is unparalleled.
It is the story of the dreams, hopes and aspirations of a people who embody the spirit of self-reliance and success in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds. The story is operatic in scope yet as personal as a prayer.
Time:
20:50 – 22:40