Unique Experiences
Tour Chicago-Based Kartemquin Films (plus DVDs)
- Item Number
- 126
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 355 USD to runner
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
Chicago based Kartemquin Films has been producing thought-provoking documentary films for more than 45 years. They focus on documentaries that offer a critical examination of society through the lives and stories of real people.
This package includes:
- Guided tour of Kartemquin headquarters with founder Gordon Quinn
- “The Interrupters” DVD signed by director Steve James
- “Trials of Muhammad Ali” (TCFF '13) DVD signed by director Bill Siegel
- The baseball bat Bill Ayers carries in “The Weather Underground” as he describes the "Days of Rage"
Leading the way for modern documentary makers for decades and actively maintaining Chicago’s national presence in the independent film scene, Kartemquin Films combines original innovation with tried experience. Anyone with a passion for documentaries, independent films, or Chicago would be truly blessed to take on this rare opportunity.
To learn more, visit: http://kartemquin.com.
ABOUT KARTEMQUIN FILMS
Kartemquin Films has won every major critical and journalistic prize, including Emmys, Peabodys, duPont-Columbia and Robert F. Kennedy journalism awards, Independent Spirit, IDA, PGA and DGA awards, and an Oscar nomination. A proud recipient of one of eight international 2007 MacArthur Awards for Creative and Effective Institutions, Kartemquin has been described by the Chicago Reader as a “documentary powerhouse.” In 1997 The Chicago Film Critics Association gave Kartemquin their Big Shoulders Award for outstanding service to the film community and the world, and in 2010 Kartemquin was honored with the Altgeld Freedom of Speech Award for “unflinchingly holding up a mirror to American society.” Additional awards include the 2009 Ron Sable Award for Activism from the Crossroads Fund, a 2013 Media Pioneer Award from the Benton Foundation, and Community Media Workshop's 2014 Studs Terkel Award. In 2014, the Riverrun film festival gave Kartemquin their "Master of Cinema" Award.
Item Special Note
Transportation, lodging and meals are not included.
DVDs, tote bag and baseball bat will be shipped to the winning bidder at the address you listed with BiddingForGood.com. All items will be shipped U.S. Priority Mail. A shipping cost of $12.35 will be added to the price of the winning bid at the close of this auction.
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