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.

Showtimes

Friday, June 10 – 7:00pm

Ticketing

$12 /General 

$10 /Member 

$10 /Groups of 10+ 

$45 /All-Access Pass 

Watch More

Screenings