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Filmmaker brings story of father's past to the screen 2016-03-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 2016, p. 6 Movies, 'Surviving Skokie', History, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Adler, Jack, Adler, Eli
Filmmaker brings father's story back to former hometown 2016-03-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 2016, p. 1 Movies, History, 'Surviving Skokie', Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Adler, Jack, Gershkow, Blair, Adler, Eli
Grad's heartwarming story inspires film 2014-03-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 27, 2014 , p. 11 Hat, The, Movies, Acevedo, Will, Chaplik-Aleskow, Elynne
Filmmaker working on Sandifer documentary 2013-05-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 23, 2013 , p. 9 Mathis, Shaiking, Movies
Holocaust Museum plays key role in survivor documentary 2013-04-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 2013 , p. 7 Hirschhaut, Richard, Movies, No Place on Earth, Fritzshall, Fritzie, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Holocaust Museum: New documentary unearths Nazi survival story 2013-04-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 2013 , p. 5 Movies, No Place on Earth, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Turning Point brings bipolar documentary to Skokie 2013-04-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 4, 2013 , p. 14 Movies, Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, Health - Mental
Documentary reviews Skokie's neo-Nazi march case 2013-01-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 24, 2013 , p. 5 Gans, Erna, Skokie - History, Smith, Albert J., National Socialist Party of America, Elster, Aaron, Hamlin, David, Van Dusen, George, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Brief, Rabbi Neil, Television, Schwartz, Harvey, Invaded But Not Conquered, Whitman, Todd, Goldberger, David, Movies, Freeman, Aaron, Harris, Sam, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Collin, Frank, Hirschhaut, Richard, Protests, demonstrations, etc.
Kids film fest brings Hollywood to Skokie 2012-09-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 20, 2012 , p. 68 Skokie Kids Film Festival, Bretan, Laura, Gorilla Tango Theatre, Movies, Skokie Theatre, Acosta, Adrian
Skokie's film roots celebrated 2012-08-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2012 , p. G52 Gorilla Tango Theatre, Fairs and festivals, Movies, Skokie Theatre, Backlot Bash, Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie
Skokie filmmaker honors complicated hero 2012-07-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 12, 2012 , p. 18B Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story, Pinchot, Ari Daniel, Movies, Pinchot, Edon
New fest for short films in Skokie 2012-06-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 28, 2012 , p. 17B Gorilla Tango Theatre, Movies, Skokie Theatre, 'Short Cut 100 Film Festival, The'
The Movement' premieres in Skokie 2012-05-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2012 , p. 38 'Movement, The', Movies, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
New film documents skiing for disabled 2012-04-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 12, 2012 , p. 8B 'Movement, The', Movies, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Courage, talent of Wayman Tisdale inspires documentary 2011-11-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 2011 , p. 14B Movies, Skokie Theatre, Wayne Tisdale Story, The
Film documents Jews who left mark on baseball 2011-07-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 14, 2011 , p. 7 Movies, 'Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story', Skokie Theater
Documentary reunites Hungarian Holocaust survivors 2011-06-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 2011 , p. 7 Museums, 'Selection, The', Movies, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, McAllister, Jeff, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Hollywood films pilot at Skokie Police complex 2011-04-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 7, 2011 , p. 6 Movies, Skokie Police Department
Film actors, audience descend together 2011-02-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 3, 2011 , p. B1 Movies, Scott, Dana, 24 Truth Productions
Skokie resident fulfills lifelong dream as extra in big movie 2010-11-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 25, 2010 , p. 7 Burton, Elizabeth, Movies
Shedding light on schizophrenia with 'One Simple Life' movie 2009-11-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 19, 2009, p. B6 Movies, 'One Simple Life', Skokie Theater, Health - Mental
Skokie native has role in 'Four Christmases 2008-12-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 4, 2008, p. B10 Aranovich, David, Movies
I wanted to show the truth of it 2008-01-17 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 17, 2008, p. 79 Bapu, Pavan, WTTW, Movies
Short film becomes a big winner 2007-12-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 6, 2007, p. B8 Movies, Internet, Awards, prizes, etc., Kramer, John
Chicago's Maxwell St. resurrected at Skokie Theatre 2007-11-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 15, 2007, p. 5 Music, Wallenberg, Noam, 'Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street', Weiss, Lynn Orman, Movies, Skokie Theatre, Clearwater, Eddy 'The Chief'
The demise of a dream 2007-11-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 1, 2007, p. B1 Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street, Movies, Skokie Theater
When Skokie was Hollywood 2007-08-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2007, p. B1 Movies, Essanay Studio, Skokie Theater
Express stops for local touches 2007-06-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 28, 2007, p. 84 Rodriguez, Eddie, Brown, Oshayne, Movies
My favorite year 2006-12-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 21, 2006, p. B1 Music, Johnson, Roberta, Movies, Reading, Television
Dystonia: A story of pain, hope, love 2006-10-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 26, 2006, p. A16 Farber, Joel, Farber-Tritt, Shari, Diseases, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, Movies, Tritt, Ira, Farber, Harriet
Always hope 2006-09-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 14, 2006, p. 10 Farber, Joel, Farber-Tritt, Shari, Diseases, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, Movies, Farber, Harriet
Kindness of 'Stranger 2006-08-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 3, 2006, p. B9 Movies, Sifuentes, Cedes
Ramis entertains while he educates at Niles West 2005-04-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 21, 2005, p. 5 Ramis, Harold, Niles West High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities, Movies, Dankha, Joe, National Library Week, Swartz, Penny
Gibson movie 'Passion' draws interest, concern 2004-02-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 26, 2004, p. 6 Rosen, Rabbi Brant, Movies, Schechter, Rabbi Barry, Gibson, Mel, Niles Township Clergy Forum, Miller, Rev. Matthew, Burkhart, Rev. Robert, Brief, Rabbi Neil, Korotkin, Rabbi Audrey, Passion of the Christ, The
Skokie actor loving Hollywood's lights 2003-10-16 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 16, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 Plays, Movies, Malhotra, Sunil
Behave yourself 2002-10-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 31, 2002, p. B4 Coronet Films, Movies, Smart, David, Waskin, Mel
The unkindest 'Cut' of all 2002-07-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 25, 2002, p. B3 Selz, Marc, 'Short Cut Road', Movies, Morowitz, Joey, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Bums' brought to silver screen 2001-12-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 13, 2001, p. B5 Paoli, Dennis, Movies, Paradise, Mitch, Bleacher Bums, Rubin, Steve
Village, school district win video award 2001-08-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2001, p. 5 Peace and Harmony, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Awards, prizes, etc., Movies, Skokie, Hometown Video Festival
Stage actress breaks into film 2001-06-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2001, p. B3 Plays, 'Stolen Summer', Movies, Dodson, Lisa
Harmony video honored 2001-05-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 24, 2001, p. 10 Peace and Harmony, Alliance for Community Media, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Awards, prizes, etc., Movies, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Skokie, Hometown Video Festival
Bookmobile brings R films to school kids 2001-05-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2001, p. 3 Censorship, Movies, Skokie Public Library - Bookmobile service, Children, Pappas, Susan, Flippo, David, Visconti, Kelli, Quiroga, Celia, Anthony, Carolyn, Salgado, Emalin, Simmons, Jevoid
Skokie wins program video award 2000-11-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 9, 2000, p. 4 Public Works-Exceptional Services, 'Welcome to Skokie', Movies, National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, Skokie, Awards, prizes, etc.
D219 looks at R movie policy 2000-09-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 7, 2000, p. 13 Movies, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Policies, Jacob, Lisa
Film to capture Jewish soldiers' story 2000-08-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 3, 2000, p. 5 Rath, Julia W., War - World War II (WWII), Movies, Lederer, Carrie, Beach Street Films, Karras, Steven M., Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), Vo Zangen, Gustov-Adolf, Baum, Harold
Rosenthals a Force to be reckoned with 1999-06-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 1999, p. 75 Rosenthal, Mason, Movies, Rosenthal, Ben
Teacher wants to show R films in class 1999-04-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 15, 1999, p. 3 Niles West Gay-Straight Alliance, Heintz, John, Movies, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Policies
Hollywood on Lake Michigan' : Local author chronicles notable Chicago film locations 1999-03-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 1999, p. B3 Movies, Authors, Books, Hollywood on Lake Michigan : 100 Years of Chicago and the Movies, Bernstein, Arnie
From stage to set : Young actress moves easily between theater and film 1999-01-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 28, 1999, p. B9 Plays, Rubenstein, Rachel, Movies, 'Lessons for Girls'
Filmmaker captures real-life drama of lifeguarding 1998-07-02 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 2, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 Scholarships and fellowships, Skokie Cable Television Foundation, Devonshire Aquatic Center, Skokie Park District, Movies, Miller, Lloyd Steven
We oughta be in pictures : Illinois' $100 million film industry ain't just popcorn 1997-08-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 7, 1997, p. B4 Illinois Film Office, Movies
Woman of many talents : Scholar-linguist-writer-actress takes on film production 1997-07-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 24, 1997, p. B2 Litas, Ellen, Between Us, Movies
Cusack and Co. fill in the 'Blank 1997-04-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 10, 1997, p. B7 Pink, Steve, Cusack, John, DeVincentis, D.V., Movies, Authors, Piven Theatre Workshop
Going to the show with a regular gal : Rebecca Rubenstein feels at home in the aisle seat - and in front of the camera 1996-12-19 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 19, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 7 Rubenstein, Rebecca, Movies
Movie shoot 1996-12-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 12, 1996, p. 5 'Home Alone III', Movies
Lights, cameras - Skokie action 1996-12-12 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 12, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 'Home Alone III', LaSalle Bank, Movies
'Space Jam' writers laugh for a living 1996-11-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1996, p. B4 Benvenuti, Leo, Movies, Authors, 'Space Jam', Rudnick, Steve
Lead disclosure tape offered 1996-11-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 21, 1996, p. 109 Federal Lead Paint Disclosures Act, Movies, Business, Laws and regulations, Glazer Enterprises Inc.
New video gives 'voice' to life in Skokie 1996-08-08 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 8, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 Skokie Board of Trustees, Movies
Welcome back, space aliens 1996-07-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 11, 1996, p. 16 Movies, Editorial
Films project another side of library 1996-06-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 1996, p. 5 Libraries, Movies, Gianni, Steve, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Local firm gets plug in feature film 1996-04-11 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 11, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 'Usual Suspects, The', Business - Manufacturing, Movies, Quartet Manufacturing Co.
Interviews help survivors save history 1995-05-04 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 4, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 6 Movies, Koppel, Carolyn, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), Rosenbush, Mimi, Shoah Visual History Foundation
Foundation recounts Auschwitz resistance 1994-09-22 The Holocaust Memorial Foundation is presenting a documentary called "Choosing One's Way. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 22, 1994, p. 6 Choosing One's Way, Movies, Organizations and societies, Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Students see reel, real Schindler's list tale 1994-03-24 Holocaust survivors, Margot and Charles Schlesinger, recently spoke to students about the movie "Schindler's List. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 24, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 Schlesinger, Margot, Lectures and lecturing, Movies, Schlesinger, Charles, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Firsthand views from Schindler's List 1994-03-17 Holocaust survivors, Margot Schlesinger and her husband Charles, recently spoke to students about the movie Schindler's List. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 17, 1994, p. 5 Schlesinger, Margot, Lectures and lecturing, Movies, Schlesinger, Charles, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
'Schindler's List' holds hero too high: survivor 1994-01-27 One Holocaust survivor feels that the movie "Schindler's List" glorifies Schindler. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 27, 1994, p. 7 Movies, 'Schindler's List' (film), Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Woman takes lead in breast cancer campaign 1993-07-29 Patsy Winicour, co-founder and director of the Cancer Wellness Center in Skokie, will be part of a new video about breast cancer. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 29, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 Diseases - Cancer, Movies, Cancer Wellness Center, Winicour, Patsy
New group for film buffs banters about Oscars 1993-03-25 Film buffs gather at Skokie Public Library to discuss movies. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 1993, p. 10 Movies, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Skokiean examines role of women in Jerusalem 1993-03-11 Following a showing of the film "Half the Kingdom" Ruth Gleicher will present her views about the position of feminism within the Orthodox Jewish community. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 1993, p. 12 Women, Lectures and lecturing, Movies, Gleicher, Ruth, Religion - Judaism, Half the Kingdom
Holocaust takes on new meaning for non-Jews 1993-02-25 The film "Shadows on the Cross" was shown at the Holocaust Memorial Foundation. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 25, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 'Shadows on the Cross', Movies, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Show business runs in this Skokie family 1992-11-05 Lois Greenfield and her daughter, Debbie Goodman, have appeared as extras in more than 35 movies and TV shows. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 1992, p. 6 Greenfield, Lois, Movies, Television, Goodman, Debbie Sue
Children's film to premiere in Skokie 1990-06-21 The Skokie Public Library will show the world premiere of "Shoofly Boy," a children's film, on June 25. The film was illustrated by Skokie resident Don Levy. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 21, 1990, Sec. 2, p. 6 Movies, Levy, Don, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Children's film 1990-06-21 The Skokie Public Library will show the world premiere of "Shoofly Boy," a children's film, on June 25. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 21, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 11 Movies, 'Shoofly Boy', Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Skokie videomaker pays tribute to rebel James Dean 1989-07-06 Mary Ann Michna, a Skokie Public Library employee, won first place in the "real life" category of a Video Magazine Contest. The contest received over 400 applicants. The video Michna made was about James Dean's fans. Skokie Review, Thursday, July 6, 1989, p. 13 Video Magazine, Movies, Michna, Mary Ann, Skokie Public Library - Employees, Awards, prizes, etc., Competitions
Hmong videotape in lobby 1988-08-25 The film "Between Two Worlds: The Hmong Shaman in America" will be shown during the last week of August in Skokie Public Library. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 25, 1988, p. 89 Movies, Hmong Folk Arts Center, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, Between Two Worlds: The Hmong Shaman in America
Husband-wife team's parts on big screen small but entertaining 1987-05-21 Skokie residents Vera and Hy Wallace began a career as movie extras during the making of the television movie "Skokie" in 1981. Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 1987, p. 84 Wallace, Vera, Movies, Wallace, Hy
Skokians react to docu-drama 1981-11-26 Skokians had a variety of reactions to the TV movie, "Skokie," which aired on NBC on November 17. The News, Thursday, November 26, 1981, p. 11 Skokie - History, Movies, Television
Residents find 'Skokie' an accurate, moving film 1981-11-19 According to a telephone survey conducted by Life newspapers, area residents were unanimous in their approval of the CBS docu-drama "Skokie" which aired November 17. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 19, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, Surveys and studies, Skokie, Television
Skokie' gets mixed review 1981-11-15 Three Skokie village trustees whose roles were not included in the CBS tv docu-drama "Skokie" have mixed opinions about it. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 15, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
Skokie' not fiction or reality 1981-11-05 Skokie,' a CBS docu-drama, will be aired on November 17. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 5, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
Library set to show Skokian's fair film 1981-10-18 A documentary film about Chicago's Century of Progress World's Fair will be shown Oct. 19 at the library. The film was made by Skokie resident Marguerite Miller, Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 18, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 3 Movies, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, Miller, Marguerite
Skokie' is featured in TV guide 1981-10-08 The current edition of TV Guide features a story called "Making 'Skokie': The Passions Came Flooding Back." The 2 1/2 hour drama will be broadcast at 7:30pm on November 17 on WBBM-TV. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 8, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 12 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
That's show biz: Job as film extra is fun for some, work for others 1980-12-11 Interviews with Skokians who were extras in the recently completed CBS docu-drama, "Skokie". Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 11, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 3 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
Skokie" director discusses film 1980-11-27 Interview with Robert "Buzz" Berger director of CBS docu-drama, "Skokie". Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 27, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 7 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
Hollywood hopefuls: Residents flock to film tryout here 1980-11-13 Casting session for the CBS made-for-TV film, "Skokie", drew more than 1200 people. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 13, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
Skokie OKs movie, filming begins next week 1980-11-06 Production of the CBS docu-drama, "Skokie", will begin on Nov 14 and last for approximately four weeks. The News, Thursday, November 6, 1980, p. 7 Skokie - History, Movies, Television
Film to bring $ to Skokie 1980-11-06 The village will cooperate with the producers of the made-for-TV film, "Skokie". Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 6, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
They're casting about for 'extras' in movie 1980-11-02 Skokie's 1 1/2 year battle to prevent a neo-Nazi march will be the subject of an upcoming CBS-TV movie. Casting directors will be in Skokie soon to sign extras for various scenes. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 2, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, National Socialist Party of America, Television
Skokie stars in CBS docu-drama 1980-10-30 0 The News, Thursday, October 30, 1980, p. 3 Skokie - History, Movies, National Socialist Party of America, Skokie, Television
Movie will focus on Skokie's Nazi battle 1980-10-30 The movie, "Skokie", will air on May and feature a fictional family of Holocaust survivors living in Skokie during demonstrations. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 30, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - History, Movies, Skokie, Television
Israeli film fest 1979-11-29 Israeli film, "Operation Thunderbolt", will be shown at the Library. The News, Thursday, November 29, 1979, p. 23 Movies, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Only area drive-in movie fades out into the sunset 1979-06-07 The only area drive-in movie is out of business because "its lease wasn't renewed". Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 7, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 Movies,
Library film series opens for discussion 1978-11-12 An American Short Story Film series is being held at the Library. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 12, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 3 Movies, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Valentino stars in Library series 1978-10-01 A Valentino film festival will be shown throughout October at the Library. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 1, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 2 Movies, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Film to follow township history 1975-05-22 Township Board authorizes the production of film on the history of Niles Township. The News, Thursday, May 22, 1975, p. 9 Niles Township Board of Trustees, Movies, Niles Township