ACCESS Golfers By Day, Fighters By Night
Screening
October 28, 2024
South Shore Cultural Center / Robeson Theater
The first episode, “Golfers By Day, Fighters By Night” sets the stage by highlighting Joe Louis’s illustrious boxing career and his decision to retire to ultimately play more golf. It explores his foray into golf and the vehement and vociferous prohibition to African Americans playing professional golf. Interviews with golfers chronicling the racism provide insights into the societal landscape as far back as the beginning of the 20th century to present day.
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"Thank you for producing a phenomenal documentary about African American golfers."
"This documentary must be completed and shown not only in the Chicagoland area, but worldwide. It must find its way on PBS and The Golf Channel."
"BRAVO!!!!! Thirsting for more...!"
Overall impression of the trailers?
"Outstanding!"
"Exciting and thought provoking"
"Great - It makes me look forward to seeing the next documentaries."
"The trailers were extremely informative and set the stage for wanting to view the entire documentary."
"Intoxicating and strong."
"The trailers did their job of creating a desire to want to see more. They were enticing."
Overall impression of the documentary?
"Great very informative!"
“Excellent! Can't say enough!"
"Amazing story that needed to be told."
"Impressive - well organized and professionally done."
"The documentary captured the historical influence of African American golfers in Chicago."
"Highly entertained and enlightened."
"The documentary was amazing! Very well put together. And the interviewees were everything. Tracy and crew did an excellent job. So proud of them!!!"
Which parts of the documentary resonated with you the most and why?
"The stories of the pioneers (Speedy, Rhodes, Sifford, Elder, etc.) struggle and persistence to get access to golf facilities."
"Interviews with minority golfers validated information about Joe Louis’s passion for golf, and how he used his influence to support minority professional golfers."
"The ease of documenting the humanity within the story. The subject matter may originally seem obtuse to an individual that is not a golf enthusiast (like myself). However, the way in which it was done made it an engaging film to watch while maintaining my full attention. I was completely enthralled in the story(ies) that were interwoven within the primary theme of the documentary. I anxiously await the supplementary pieces of the film."
The history of golf in Chicago goes back to the late 19th century, so the game has very deep roots in our area. This excellent documentary highlights an important part of that history and brings to the forefront the significant role that Joe Louis played in working to open up the doors to the game for the African American community, as well as showcasing the history of the Jackson Park GC, the oldest public course west of the Alleghany mountains.
- Robert Markionni, Executive Director, Chicago District Golf Association
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Past Event
Mon, Oct 28SSCC / Robeson TheaterOct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDTSSCC / Robeson Theater, 7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USAOct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDTSSCC / Robeson Theater, 7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USAACCESS is a compelling three-part documentary series that delves into the lives of Chicago golfers and the transformative journey of Joe Louis – the iconic heavyweight champion in the boxing ring – as he transitioned from boxing to becoming a golf pioneer. COME SEE EPISODE 1!!!