Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th

1979 "Documentary about political activities in Chicago's 47th Ward, and on the relationship between party politics and the park district."
5.5| 0h54m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 17 June 1979 Released
Producted By: WBBM-TV
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://chicagoemmyonline.org/files/2013/04/1979-1980.pdf
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An investigative documentary that focuses on political activities in the 47th Ward of Chicago and on the relationship between party politics and the park district. Originally aired on local Chicago news station WBBM-TV in 1979, the documentary details machine politics, patronage, clientelism and bribery that ran rife in Chicago's 47th Ward under the helm of Democratic Party Committeeman Ed Kelly. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from The Brinson Foundation.

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Scott Craig

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Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th Audience Reviews

Helloturia I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.
Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.