IDA Conversation Series: Steve James
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 East Washington Street, Chicago IL 60602
Co-presented by Kartemquin Films & DCASE
Interviewed by Adam Kempenaar
Join Kartemquin Films for the first IDA Conversation Series event in Chicago, an exploration of the extraordinary work and career of the Academy Award® nominated director Steve James (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters, Life Itself). James will speak about the theme of “Craft” and storytelling techniques in a career retrospective with Adam Kempenaar, host of the weekly film podcast/WBEZ radio show Filmspotting. This conversation is part of Kartemquin Films' celebration of 50 years of democracy through documentary and 50 years of filmmaking in Chicago.