still from Don Klugman’s You’re Putting Me On (1969)
This selection of short films made between 1967 and 1970 by Robert Flaxman and Don Klugman capture a unique moment in Chicago’s history in which the music, comedy, and independent filmmaking scenes overlapped in hip Old Town.
Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers Robert Flaxman (via phone) and Don Klugman (in person)!
Tickets are available for advance purchase here.
Who (Robert Flaxman, 1967, 7 minutes)
I’ve Got This Problem (Don Klugman, 1966, 8.5 minutes)
You’re Putting Me On (Don Klugman, 1969, 16 minutes)
The Gospel According to Ralph Williams (Robert Flaxman, 1969, 8 minutes)
Second City “PTA Meeting” (Robert Flaxman, 1970, 10 minutes)
TRT: 50 minutes