Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (1998)

"Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River" is an independent documentary film that reviews the careers of movie makers indigenous to Chicago. The filmmakers are interviewed aboard an amusing... See full summary »

Director:

D.P. Carlson

Stars:

Louis Antonelli, D.P. Carlson, Richard M. Daley

Cast

Credited cast:
Louis Antonelli	...	Himself
D.P. Carlson	...	Himself
Richard M. Daley	...	Himself
Andrew Davis	...	Himself
Roger Ebert	...	Himself
Dann Gire	...	Himself
Stuart Gordon	...	Himself
Steven A. Jones	...	Himself
John Landis	...	Himself
Chris Ligon	...	Himself
Katy Maguire	...	Herself
Michael Mann	...	Himself
Heather McAdams	...	Herself
John McNaughton	...	Himself
Richard Moskal	...	Himself

Storyline

"Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River" is an independent documentary film that reviews the careers of movie makers indigenous to Chicago. The filmmakers are interviewed aboard an amusing variety of watercraft (speedboat, fireboat, tugboat, houseboat, fishing boat, rowboat, pontoon, canoe, etc.) while cruising along the branches of the Chicago River. In the program, the Chicago River comes to life as the filmmakers float along this famous waterway, which is often photographed, but rarely featured as a continuous backdrop in films. The audience learns about each artist's creative process as they navigate their boats and reflect on the various influences that guided their careers, and how they expose their hometown on the silver screen. "Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River" is the first documentary to bring together a wide variety of filmic talents from any one city.

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Plot Keywords:

chicago illinois

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Foetus Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Outstanding and thought provoking

Not only is the Chicago River a geographic icon as a film set back drop, this documentary makes use of the river as a metaphor for the film-making process. D.P. Carlson enforces and promotes this concept by utilizing individuals working in all aspects and disciplines of the industry. Once again one is reminded of the depth of talent that resides in the Midwest. Chicago's reputation in the theater is well established. This film demonstrates that a reputation in film-making is not far behind. This film also allows the viewer the opportunity to have some old fashion fun thru the use of 3D glasses provided with the DVD. I would recommend this film for anyone interested in the motion picture arts and sciences. Barbara Schueren