Partner Event
Partner Event | Dave Truitt Historical Documentary Series: Lincoln is Crying
Date
Saturday, April 26, 2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago,
IL
60614
United States
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
