Karen Szwed

Remembering Chicago & World War II

Chicagoans of all stripes share their stories from a time when the city served as a major war production center and a hub for soldiers on their way to and from battle. Candid interviews, personal snapshots, and archival films bring to life their stories of love, service, and survival.

Remembering Chicago Again

Memories and home movies of numerous Chicagoans bring the 1940s and '50s alive, from early Chicago television to the patriotic spirit of the war years when everyone pulled together.

Remembering Chicago

A nostalgic yet energetic look at a bygone chapter in Chicago history: the 1920s and '30s, when city life was far less threatening than it is today. More than 30 Chicagoans, including Irv Kupcinet, Studs Terkel, Shirley Belle Cole and Chuck Schaden share their heartfelt memories of Chicago. Snapshots and original music from that period accompany the narrative, depicting an era when life was simple -- a streetcar to the Loop was 7 cents, and a box of popcorn at the Marbro cost a nickel.