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Inauguration 2017: CTVN Interviews Capture Election Eve Atmosphere

CHICAGO – On the heels of one of the most controversial and closely watched presidential elections, Community TV Network youth went out the day before voting polls opened and interviewed several Chicagoans as they headed home for the day. This clip is the result of that. Included in the video Read more…

By admin, 8 years5 years ago

1000 Miles Away: Trayvon Martin

This piece explores the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin through the opinions of both students at Ada S Mckinley and local community. Be sure to follow and like us!

By admin, 12 years ago

Just Do It….Or Else

About nike’s history and the practices they use in order to mass produce shoes all around the world. through statistics and interviews the filmmakers explore ethics and workers rights in factories. and whose responsibility it is to stop it. Be sure to follow and like us!

By admin, 13 years5 years ago

Occupy Chicago

Hard Cover Executive Producers headed down to Occupy Chicago to ask protesters, ‘What’s this all about’ and ‘What are your solutions’? Be sure to follow and like us!

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