In-Person Screening
Fighting For Respect: African-American Soldiers in WWI
Screening June 10, 2022
Watch the Chicago Theatrical Premiere of Joanne Burke’s probing documentary about African-American soldiers fighting in WWI.
Fighting for Respect captures the plight of African American soldiers who fought in WWI, receiving the Croix de Guerre military decoration from France, while still fighting discrimination and hatred at home in America.
Screened in English
Joanne Burke, USA/FRANCE, 2021, 54 minutes
FILM SERIES
Fighting For Respect: African-American Soldiers in WWI is a part of the ADIFF Chicago Film Series 2022. View full series.
