Cabrini Green Forever
From Cabrini Green to River North. This is a story about gentrification in Chicago.
"25 years ago the city of Chicago decided to demolishCabrini Green Housing project, which was once home to over 15,000 residents. The now newly gentrified area is referred to as "River North" and there is slim to none evidence of what was once Cabrini Green. We are three Black women from Chicago who will finally tell the story of Cabrini through the form of a miniseries. We are raising $45k to film the pilot (first episode)
During our research we discovered that mostly White men has lead the narrative when it comes to telling the story of Cabrini Green. Our script was written by Black women (from Chicago) and features Black women as lead characters. Sadly, most communities that become gentrified mutes the voices of the residents who are affected the most. Our series "Cabrini" will tell the story through the lens of real women and men who lived in the community through its many phases leading up to gentrification.
Our goal is to enter the pilot into Sundance (2021). We also plan to pitch the pilot to a variety of networks.
The funds will be spent on videographers, editor, actors, set design (Chicago 1980's & 90's), lighting, food (talent), city permit, etc."
Cabrini Green Forever
From Cabrini Green to River North. This is a story about gentrification in Chicago.
"25 years ago the city of Chicago decided to demolishCabrini Green Housing project, which was once home to over 15,000 residents. The now newly gentrified area is referred to as "River North" and there is slim to none evidence of what was once Cabrini Green. We are three Black women from Chicago who will finally tell the story of Cabrini through the form of a miniseries. We are raising $45k to film the pilot (first episode)
During our research we discovered that mostly White men has lead the narrative when it comes to telling the story of Cabrini Green. Our script was written by Black women (from Chicago) and features Black women as lead characters. Sadly, most communities that become gentrified mutes the voices of the residents who are affected the most. Our series "Cabrini" will tell the story through the lens of real women and men who lived in the community through its many phases leading up to gentrification.
Our goal is to enter the pilot into Sundance (2021). We also plan to pitch the pilot to a variety of networks.
The funds will be spent on videographers, editor, actors, set design (Chicago 1980's & 90's), lighting, food (talent), city permit, etc."