Kartemquin News

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.

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.

Typeface fundraiser a big success

2008-09-29T07:55:21-07:00

Nearly 100 people gathered Friday night at the AV-Aerie in Chicago to raise funds for Kartemquin’s doc-in-progress, Typeface. Guests enjoyed music from Mar Caribe, clips from the film, and poster art from The Post Family, Pointed Press and Dennis Ichiyama. Thanks to the artists, the band, the staff of the AV-Aerie, Amy Cargill, Ian Arsenault and all those who attended to support the film.

Kartemquin crew enroute to North Pole

2008-09-26T11:28:55-07:00

Kartemquin’s Zak Piper, Peter Gilbert and Adam Singer are on their way to the distant north to capture the the Cape Farewell expedition to the Arctic, with over 40 artists, scientists and musicians onboard. The expedition runs from September 25 to October 6. Read more.

More _Milking the Rhino_ press

2008-09-26T08:14:20-07:00

Read reviews of Kartemquin’s latest in The Sun Times and Time Out, then go see the film this week at Siskel.

_Typeface_ blogged again

2008-09-25T11:56:45-07:00

Read this great blog about Kartemquin’s doc-in-progress, Typeface, on designworklife.com. Then, get your tickets for our fundraiser tomorrow night at www.typefacethefilm.com

_At the Death House Door_ screens Illinois again

2008-09-25T11:55:03-07:00

Catch Kartemquin’s At the Death House Door at the Lake County Film Society Doc Fest, ILL - DOCS this Saturday night.

College Of Lake County - Grayslake, IL 60030 8pm

Get more information.

"Fascinating, often beautiful... four stars!"

2008-09-25T10:18:54-07:00

In anticipation of tomorrow night’s US theatrical premiere of Milking the Rhino, listen to filmmakers David Simpson and Jeannie McGill interviewed on WBEZ’s Worldview.

Then, read the Chicago Tribune review of the film.

See you at the Siskel!