The Interrupters

 

 

A film by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz

From producer/director Steve James and author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz, The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising story of three CeaseFire “violence interrupters” in Chicago who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed.

Director Steve James
Producers Alex Kotlowitz and Steve James
Co-Producer Zak Piper
Edited by Aaron Wickenden and Steve James

 

Watch the trailer

Movies in the Park

A Better Life- screening!

Join the I-PAC family for a private, free screening of "A Better Life" on Wednesday, July 6 in Chicago.

We all know that a key component of wining the battle for rational and ethical reform is influencing the hearts and minds of our country. Popular culture matters and movies influence culture. That is why we are excitted to invite our supporters to join us for a free screening of "A Better Life."

This major motion picture by Director Chris Weitz (About A Boy, Twilight: New Moon) tells the modern immigrant story. A gardener in East L.A. (Demain Bichir) struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give him the opportunities he never had.

The film opened last week in Los Angeles and New York and will be coming to Chicago soon. This is a major studio release and we hope to engage our community by making sure our supporters get a chance to see the film.

If you can join us, please RSVP to info@immigrationpac.org with the subject line "A Better Life." Seating is limited, so please RSVP soon and only if you plan on attending. Limit 2 people per pass.

Regal City North 14

2600 North Western Ave.

Chicago, Illinois

Wednesday, July 6, 7:30 PM

Movies at DuSable Museums Sunken Garden

Are you looking for something to do with your family this summer? Come out and relax in DuSable Museums Sunken Garden for Music and Movies in the Park. The following movies will be available for you and your family to enjoy:

July 16, 2011

Let's Do It Again

starring Sindney Poitier and Bill Cosby

July 30, 2011

Coming to America

Starring Eddie Murphy

August 30, 2011

The Karate Kid

Starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan

Screening will include a karate demonstration for the kids by a representative from the Chicago Park District

Community Media Workshop:collaboration to take back black/brown media image

Essentially, it joins youth media and social justice programs, educators,
community organizations, free lance journalist, community based media ,
and everyday people to tell the positive stories about the things, people and
happening in our communities using many media forms (short writings,photos,
video, audio etc) and spreads them far and wide using our own
traditional and new media so that all generations see, hear,
learn,participate and
take hope and heart. The power is in the many voices sharing the stories.

Come to meet some of the key participants and media partners and learn more.

TUESDAY JUNE 28 - 10AM TO NOON
N.E.I University- Center for Inner City Studies 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. Chi. 60653
Host: Community Media Workshop - Chicago is The World