Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 17, 1979
Season
1979
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
WBBM-TV
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Country
United States

Tags

chicago, illinois50%investigative journalism50%political machine50%clientelism50%patronage50%party politics50%

Description

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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Japanese

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Staff

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