Where We Stood: Chicago's Resistance to the U.S. War on Iraq The Beckstrom Group

Emmy nominated documentary "Where We Stood: Chicago's Resistance to the U.S. War on Iraq" - March 20th, 2003, at the start of the U.S. War on Iraq, more than 750 people were arrested in Chicago during a peaceful protest. This documentary is their story.  After, a discussion on outcomes of issues raised and addressing questions about protesting rights and civil disobedience.

Tickets - $3

 


01/11/17 - 01/11/17

730pm


Screening of Emmy nominated documentary film, Where We Stood: Chicago's Resistance to the U.S. War on Iraq begins on March 20th, 2003, at the start of the U.S. War on Iraq, more than 750 people were arrested in Chicago during a peaceful protest. More than 100 people were arrested in the following days during planned non-violent civil disobedience actions. This documentary by Chicago producers Linda Beckstrom, Blake Beckstrom, Jon Groot, and Seth Skundrick, features interview segments from thirty protesters and organizers, taking you inside their experiences, from chaos on the streets, to jail solidarity, to renewed commitment to peace. Dramatic footage from the March 20th demonstration and other protests illustrates stories of resistance from a cross section of those who stood up to say no to the war. After the screening a panel discussion to talk about the outcome of the issues raised in the film and answer questions about protesting rights or civil disobedience.


Tickets - $3

 

Director
Producers Linda Bekcstrom, Blake Beckstrom, JonGroot and Seth Skundrick

Tags: Film, American, 2017