Kartemquin News

Kartemquin on storytelling

2008-10-14T18:26:53-07:00

Hit the Chicago Public Library on State Street tonight to catch Kartmequin’s Steve James participate in a panel on storytelling around the topic of “new journalism.” The event is part of the “One Book, One Chicago” project. Get the details.

_Typeface_ sneak preview scheduled at the Walker

2008-10-13T13:53:19-07:00

Following a great screening of Kartemquin’s latest work-in-progress at the APHA conference in New York this past weekend, we’d like to invite you to get a sneak preview of the final film at the Walker Art Museum in Minneapolis on Thursday, November 6. Get tickets now. The screening is co-sponsored by AIGA MN and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Director Justine Nagan will join Bill Moran and Greg Corrigan from the film for a discussion following the film.

_Terra Incognita_ continues to reach new audiences

2008-10-13T13:46:10-07:00

Two exciting Terra Incognita developments this week! For those of you in the Chicago area, WTTW the local PBS station, is re-broadcasting the film this Wednesday night at 10:00pm- right after the debates! Get more information.

Then, later this month the film will screen twice on October 23rd, in competition, as a part of the first annual Science Film Festival in Galicia, Spain. Get the details.

Additionally, Kartemquin is excited to announce that Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita has been accepted to the prestigious Council on Foundations Film Festival taking place in May 2009 in Atlanta. Exciting to have two films in the fest this year!

Fair Use in Mexico

2008-10-09T08:28:50-07:00

Kartemquin’s Creative Director Gordon Quinn has been in Mexico this week speaking on the Best Practices of Fair Use in Documentary. The center of his trip was a presentation at the Morelia Film Festival. Read this blog post about the session.

_In the Family_ in the _Tribune_

2008-10-07T12:41:46-07:00

Check out this week’s Chicago Tribune Magazine for a cover story on Joanna Rudnick and In the Family. Additionally, we just learned that the film has been accepted into the prestigious Council on Foundations Film Festival for 2009 in Atlanta.

Kartemquin in Vanity Fair

2008-10-12T14:16:10-07:00

Check out this list of Vanity Fair’s top 25 documentary films, including Kartemquin’s Hoop Dreams.

In the Family Screening Near You

2008-10-02T15:08:56-07:00

In case you missed the national broadcast premiere of In the Family on PBS’s P.O.V. series last night, there are still opportunities to view! Many local stations will have additional broadcasts over the weekend (check local listings), watch the entire documentary free online through the end of October, buy the DVD, or check out local screenings in Anchorage, AK and Waco, TX.

Resources, talk-back forum and more on the re-vamped In the Family website.

Leadership transition at Kartemquin

2008-10-01T12:26:49-07:00

Today marks a historic staffing change at Kartemquin. Founder and Executive Director Gordon Quinn is transitioning from his management position to assume the new role of Creative Director for the organization. Following an executive search process, former Associate Director Justine Nagan has been selected to replace Mr. Quinn as Executive Director. Gordon will continue working full-time but will devote greater attention to filmmaking, while Ms. Nagan will transition away from filmmaking into increased organizational responsibility. Read more from Gordon about the transition or read this article in the IDA newsletter about the change.

Kartemquin classic _What the F* Are These Red Squares?_ to screen New York

2008-09-30T09:06:21-07:00

Kartemquin’s What the Fuck Are These Red Squares? is included in an upcoming comprehensive exhibition at the Exit Art Gallery in New York. In Signs of Change: Social Movement Cultures 1960s to Now, “hundreds of posters, photographs, moving images, audio clips, and ephemera bring to life over forty years of activism, political protest, and campaigns for social justice. Curated by Dara Greenwald and Josh MacPhee as part of Exit Art’s Curatorial Incubator, this important and timely exhibition surveys the creative work of dozens of international social movements.”

The exhibition opened last week and the film will screen several times during the week of November 11 - 15. Get screening times in the Kartemquin events section.

In the Family press ramping up

2008-09-29T08:42:51-07:00

In anticipation of In the Family’s national broadcast on PBS’ P.O.V. Wednesday night, tune in to NPR’s Talk of the Nation tomorrow afternoon at 2pm CST. Watch a clip from John Callaway’s interview with Joanna on Chicago Tonight and check out the P.O.V. website for the film.