Truth & Documentary

Truth & Documentary A production company serving non-profits, artists, journalism outlets and documentary filmmakers.

06/20/2025

We had the pleasure of filming the official tour video for Radical Craft: Arts Education at Hull-House, 1889–1935—now on view at UIC’s Hull-House Museum! Rooted in the legacy of Jane Addams and the Hull-House Settlement, this exhibit explores how immigrant women used craft as a form of education, empowerment, and resistance. From textiles to ceramics, it’s a moving tribute to art as a tool for social change. Check it out if you’re in Chicago and watch the full video tour here:https:www.hullhousemuseum.org/radical-craft Jane Addams Hull-House Museum University of Illinois Chicago

06/04/2025

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership is an organization rooted in Catholicism advancing racial, economic, social and environmental justice through direct action. We're looking forward to documenting their 2025 meeting June 5-8 Loyola University Chicago as communities from across the midwest come together to grow, learn and strategize. Get involved! https://www.csplaction.org/congress

🎬 We’re excited to share that "Hey Hugo," a short documentary edited by our newest team member Ysa Quiballo was just aw...
05/23/2025

🎬 We’re excited to share that "Hey Hugo," a short documentary edited by our newest team member Ysa Quiballo was just awarded Best Documentary at the CineYouth Festival and selected as an Official Selection at the American Documentary and Animation Film Festival.

Created through the Northwestern Prison Education Program, "Hey Hugo" tells the story of a man serving a 45-year sentence. His case is one of many that reflect the broader issues within Cook County’s criminal justice system.

📅Upcoming Hearing for Hugo
🗓️Thursday, May 29, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Room 600, Cook County Courthouse 2650 S California Ave #526, Chicago, IL 60608

This is the second stage of his post-conviction petition. Public presence is encouraged to demonstrate support and awareness.

For updates and ways to get involved, follow or visit heyhugo.carrd.co.
Northwestern Prison Education Program - NPEP
Medill - Northwestern University
American Documentary And Animation Film Festival and Film Fund
Chicago International Film Festival

"Burn Down the Opera Houses!"Yuval Sharon, director of The Metropolitan Opera's next Ring cycle, amongst other honors, ...
05/09/2025

"Burn Down the Opera Houses!"

Yuval Sharon, director of The Metropolitan Opera's next Ring cycle, amongst other honors, continues his riffs on art, politics, history and theory in the UChicago Division of the Arts and Humanities 2025 Berlin Family Lectures the next two tuesdays evenings, 5/13 and 5/20. 5/20 will include a performance of 's Europera 5.

Tickets are free - see it at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts or catch our livestream - register here: https://berlinfamilylectures.uchicago.edu/

04/30/2025

January 15, 2025: Chicago City Hall is flooded with residents weighing in on whether to amend sanctuary city policies to appease Trump.

See the mechanics of civic participation and the politics of immigration with Alderman Raymond Lopez and Alderperson Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward Chicago.

This short video is part of our work documenting the impact of Trump on immigrants and refugees in Chicago, to show the on-the-ground reality, educate other communities who may be targeted next, and highlight the humanity of our newest neighbors facing the threat of deportation. What people, places, events and organizations should we focus on? Let us know what demands documentation in this challenging time.

04/23/2025

We've served by documenting their vibrant communities for over a decade. This spring, we returned to Our Lady of Tepeyac High School to create a video of president emerita Joni Thompson's 30 years of leadership inspiring young women to find their voice. The video will premiere at their annual gala ¡Creemos! on May 2. Learn more and support Our Lady of Tepeyac High School https://www.ourladyoftepeyac.org/creemos-2025

04/15/2025

Witness a rehearsal at Albany Park Theater Project, where teens perform , informed by immigrant and first-generation experience. These scenes from their current show, Port of Entry, show the impact of deportation on a family.

Filmed and edited by our winter intern Kyra Swims, communications masters student at Loyola University Chicago, as part of our work documenting the impact of Trump on immigrants and refugees in Chicago, to show the on-the-ground reality, educate other communities who may be targeted next, and highlight the humanity of our newest neighbors facing the threat of deportation. What people, places, events and organizations should we focus on? Let us know what demands documentation in this challenging time.

03/21/2025

Producing video for nonprofits, we see firsthand the intense financial pressure under which they operate. For 17 years, MacArthur Foundation has helped address this through their Arts and Culture Loan Fund. This winter we were privileged to create this video telling the story of this program and its impact on incredible organizations such as 2nd Story, Firebird Community Arts and COLLABORACTION. Find out more about the program and watch the full video: https://www.macfound.org/press/perspectives/investing-in-arts-and-culture-organizations-financial-resiliency

03/05/2025

March 1, 2025: Before Mayor Brandon Johnson faces questioning in DC about Chicago's protections for immigrants, he gathers with community leaders for advice and support on Chicago's west side.

This is a look at our work-in-progress documenting the impact of Trump on immigrants and refugees in Chicago, to show the on-the-ground reality, educate other communities who may be targeted next, and highlight the humanity of our newest neighbors facing the threat of deportation. What people, places, events and organizations should we focus on? Let us know what demands documentation in this challenging time.

02/24/2025

Join us at The Center for Digital Ethics and Policy at Loyola University Chicago Friday 3/14/25 for their 14th Annual Symposium: Accessible Intelligence: designing for a more ethical present.

T&D will lead a workshop, and we'll learn from practitioners including the Cook County Digital Equity Office, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Mason Contractors Association of America - MCAA and many others. Register to attend here: http://luc.edu/access25

02/12/2025

Discover Arkee Chaney's story in our documentary, Arkee, featuring an original score by Ben LaMar Gay, playing as part of the UIC Social Justice Initiative film series Thursday February 13, 2025, 6p 1344 S Halsted.

Arkee will be in attendance at the screening and displaying new work. RSVP here: http://go.uic.edu/JLFS2025, and check out the other powerful films screening throughout February!

Prison and Neighborhood Arts/Education Project Illinois Prison Project

02/08/2025

Good Vibrations in a world without sanctuary.

Suren is a Russian barber turned asylum seeker, whose case is put in jeopardy by Trump's new policies. Hear his unlikely story of escape and love while he cuts hair in Chicago.

You can see the original / widescreen version of this video on the Media Burn Independent Video Archive website: https://mediaburn.org/video/good-vibrations/

This is a first look at our work documenting the impact of Trump on immigrants and refugees in Chicago, to show the on-the-ground reality, educate other communities who may be targeted next, and highlight the humanity of our newest neighbors facing the threat of deportation. What people, places, events and orgs should we focus on? Let us know what demands documentation in this challenging time.

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