Events › Film Screening: The Area (2018)

Join us for a screening of the documentary The Area. 

"In the heart of the South Side of Chicago, an 85-acre area abutting a railyard means different things to different people. For more than 400 African American families, it is home. For Norfolk Southern railroad company, it is space to expand its train-to-truck intermodal depot.

"Filmed over the course of five years, The Area tells a complex story of economic revitalization, commercial interests, and community rights." --Grasshopper Film

 ©2023 Grasshopper Film | Runtime 90 min. | Not rated

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How to Attend
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Accessibility
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.