[Rudy Lozano]
Film Identifier: F.2005-08-0137
Run Time
0h 14m 11s
0h 14m 11s
Format
Super-8mm
Super-8mm
Color
Color
Color
Sound
Mag Stripe
Mag Stripe
Date Produced
1983
1983
Abstract
This loosely constructed documentary footage captures the southside of Chicago’s response to the murder of Mexican-American labor rights activist Rudy Lozano.
Note: the magnetic soundtrack from this film has not be digitized at this time.
This loosely constructed documentary footage captures the southside of Chicago’s response to the murder of Mexican-American labor rights activist Rudy Lozano.
Note: the magnetic soundtrack from this film has not be digitized at this time.
Description
The film begins at the 1983 Bud Billiken Parade in Bronzeville, where Mayor Washington marches with Lozano’s campaign manager (and future Illinois Congressman) Jesús “Chuy” García and fellow activist Juan “Mama” Velázquez, who carry a Mexican flag with photos of Lozano attached to it.
The second half of the film focuses on Lozano’s funeral on June 13, 1983 at St. Pius Catholic Church at 1919 S. Ashland Ave in Pilsen. Many of Chicago’s political leaders are in attendance, including Washington, civil rights activist Robert Lucas, and Congressman Charles Hayes. Lozano's wife, Guadalupe, and son, Rudy Jr., are seen leaving the service. Two thousand mourners are seen marching on 26th Street in Little Village/South Lawndale, holding banners of Lozano’s face along with signs declaring that the activist’s work will continue.
The film begins at the 1983 Bud Billiken Parade in Bronzeville, where Mayor Washington marches with Lozano’s campaign manager (and future Illinois Congressman) Jesús “Chuy” García and fellow activist Juan “Mama” Velázquez, who carry a Mexican flag with photos of Lozano attached to it.
The second half of the film focuses on Lozano’s funeral on June 13, 1983 at St. Pius Catholic Church at 1919 S. Ashland Ave in Pilsen. Many of Chicago’s political leaders are in attendance, including Washington, civil rights activist Robert Lucas, and Congressman Charles Hayes. Lozano's wife, Guadalupe, and son, Rudy Jr., are seen leaving the service. Two thousand mourners are seen marching on 26th Street in Little Village/South Lawndale, holding banners of Lozano’s face along with signs declaring that the activist’s work will continue.
Main Credits
Stamets, Bill (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Washington, Harold (is participant)
Lucas, Robert (is participant)
García, Jesús (is participant)
Velázquez, Juan (is participant)
Hayes, Charles (is participant)
Genre
Form
Subjects
Related Place
Chicago (depicts)