Though Kartemquin films has made films in locations as far away as Kenya and Vietnam, it started by basing films in it's native Chicago area. This tradition still influences Kartemquin Films today. Here are some videos about Kartemquin's Chicago films.
Since the early days, Katemquin has been a champion for the rights of women, mothers, daughters, and girls. Here are some Kartemquin films about women.
For over 45 years, Kartemquin Films has been making documentaries that examine and critique society through the stories of real people. Focusing on people whose lives are most directly affected by social and political change and who are often overlooked or misrepresented by the media, Kartemquin's films open up a dialogue, both in communities and between the general public and policymakers.
For over 45 years, Kartemquin Films has been making documentaries that examine and critique society through the stories of real people. Focusing on people whose lives are most directly affected by social and political change and who are often ove...