Join us for a FREE screening of LINCOLN IS CRYING: The Grifters, Grafters & Governors of Illinois, a scathing—and funny—indictment of politics in the “Land of Lincoln.” The documentary is a timely cautionary tale from filmmakers John Davies and Brian Kallies that presents a humorous and sad look at the pervasive, deep-rooted culture of political corruption in Illinois. Come see what Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune calls “A comedic look at the corruption that stains Illinois and Chicago.”

A panel discussion moderated by reporter Mike Flannery will follow the screening, featuring:

• Media consultant Delmarie Cobb
• Lincoln is Crying executive producer, writer, and director John Davies
• Better Government Association president and CEO David Greising
• Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt

Free; RSVP required. 

Schedule 

12:30 p.m. – Reception
1:00 p.m. – Film Screening
2:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion
 

LINCOLN IS CRYING and the Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series are underwritten exclusively by CAPTAIN DAVE’S FOUNDATION

Questions? Contact Nell McKeown, development events manager, at mckeown@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2112 

Parking is available in the CHM lot at 1730 N. Stockton Dr. and may be validated for $10 at the Museum’s front desk.

The story behind Illinois’ corruption is told by a diverse group of journalists, authors, entertainers, prosecutors, defense attorneys and politicians, including: 

• POLITICO reporters Natasha Korecki & Shia Kapos
• NPR/WBEZ political reporters Dave Mckinney & Claudia Morell
• Radio & podcast hosts Michael Medved, Dan Proft, Bruce Dumont & Garry Meier
• Chicago Sun-Times columnists Michael Sneed & Mary Mitchell
• Chicago Tribune columnists Rick Pearson & Jeff Coen
• Legendary Chicago television political reporters Andy Shaw & Walter Jacobson
• Democratic National Convention Press Secretary & Veteran Political Consultant Delmarie Cobb
• Public Policy Consultant & Chicago Mayoral candidate Amara Enyia
• Chicago-based journalists David Bernstein, Jackie Serrato & Adeshina Emmanuel
• Former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick Collins & Randall Samborn
• Blagojevich Defense Attorneys Aaron Goldstein & Mike Ettinger
• Blagojevich trial jury foreman James Matsumoto & Blagojevich barber Peter Vodovoz
• The Second City V.P. Kelly Leonard & alumni David Pasquesi (Veep), Tim Kazurinsky (SNL) & Mike Hagerty (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
• Authors and political commentators Dick Simpson & Rich Lindberg
• Musical groups The Chi-Town Kids & The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus