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Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries
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Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries Synopsis
A video made to accompany an art exhibit at The Spertus Museum addressing the relationships of African Americans and American Jews. This video takes you in to the studios of 12 artists, six Black and six Jewish, as they prepare their work for the show, confronting identity and history.
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