News for August 2020

Steve James in conversation with Ashley O'Shay in first KTQ Community Conversation

August 12, 2020
Since 1966, Kartemquin has prided itself on cultivating "a collaborative community that empowers documentary makers who create stories that foster a more engaged and just society." In that time, we have championed the making of (continued …)

We Are Witnesses: Chicago nominated for Emmy Award

August 11, 2020
We Are Witnesses: Chicago has been nominated for "Outstanding New Approaches: Documentary" at the 41st Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards.Produced and directed by Maggie Bowman and Stacy Robinson, We Are (continued …)

National Geographic Acquires Critically Acclaimed Sundance Series CITY SO REAL with Fall Debut Planned

August 3, 2020
From Participant, Kartemquin Films and Oscar-Nominated Steve James, Documentary Series Delves Into the Universal and Timely Story of Structural Inequality Through the Lens of Chicago and Its Heated 2019 Mayoral ElectionNewly Created Fifth (continued …)