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The Whole World is Watching Revisits the Chicago Riots of 1968

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater (2433 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614)
Whole-world
Full Price:
$25.00
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$12.50*
4.5 by 2 members
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"The whole world is watching" is what antiwar demonstrators chanted outside of the Chicago Hilton Hotel on August 28, 1968 during the Democratic National Convention. This prescient chant became famous after the protest turned violent when police began beating a young protester and the crowd responded. This historic event comes to life at The Victory Gardens Theater in a unique, promenade-style performance where the audience encounters the event through the viewpoint of police officers, journalists, clergy, and demonstrators. This engaging theatrical experience uses live music, projections, and a standing-room performance to create a fast-paced, immersive experience.

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The last date listed for The Whole World is Watching was Saturday June 9, 2012 / 8:00pm.

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Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
2433 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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773-871-3000
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It was one of the more interesting and unique theater experiences that we have attended

Written on Jun 10 2012
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More Information About The Whole World is Watching

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http://www.dogandponychicago.org/

Description

Three million people are in Chicago in August 1968 with three million stories about the events that unfolded. Through a collage of viewpoints from police officers, journalists, clergy, and demonstrators, we visit the Democratic National Convention and the riots that ensued. New live music, projections, and a standing-room performance all result in a fast-paced look at a piece of Chicago’s history.