TRAILER: Chicago Public Schools: Closed

Watch the trailer for a short documentary that follows Rousemary Vega, a parent turned activist, through the maze of hearings and protests that preceeded the largest school closings in American history. More at www.schoolprojectfilm.com.

Major figures in public education —Terry Mazany, Linda Lutton, Andrea Zopp, Karen Lewis, David Vitale, and Jitu Brown — help connect the dots between decades old education policies, demographic shifts, and the challenges facing CPS today.

This short film is a trailer for the 2nd episode of The School Project, a documentary series by an exciting consortium of Chicago filmmakers including Siskel/Jacobs Productions, Kartemquin Films, Media Process Group, Free Spirit Media, and Kindling Group. The project is also partnering with the Chicago Sun-Times, WTTW-Chicago, Catalyst Chicago, The Chicago History Museum, and Ebony.com.

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