Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
| 17 June 1979 (USA)
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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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Solemplex

To me, this movie is perfection.

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Actuakers

One of my all time favorites.

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Beystiman

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

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Erica Derrick

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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