About this Event
Holy Family: A Bridge Between Communities, From Cabrini-Green to Lawndale and Beyond
This film documents and honors over 40 years of impact led by Holy Family, uplifting the stories of families, educators, and community leaders who sustained a powerful legacy through faith, education, and service.
This project is deeply rooted in preserving an important chapter of Chicago’s history while highlighting the connective thread between communities across generations.
Credits:
Director: Jay Simon IV (Jay Simon Production Studios)
Cinematographer: Simeon Frierson (Visual Manifesto)
Gaffer: Ryan Campbell
Editor: Jake Guerrero (Freedom Films)
Producer: Deana Spencer (Holy Family Ministries)
In collaboration with:
Holy Family Ministries
HOLY FAMILY LUTHERAN CHURCH
North Lawndale Historical & Cultural Society
Chicago History Museum
With support from:
Fenton Family Foundation
Grateful to everyone who contributed their time, trust, and stories to this project. This is what it
means to use film as a tool for preservation and impact.
#Documentary #HistoricPreservation #ChicagoHistory #CommunityStorytelling #Filmmaking
#SocialImpact #NorthLawndale #CabriniGreen
Please arrive with time
Reception: 2 pm
Introductory remarks and screening: 2:30 pm
Panel Discussion: 3:30 pm
Is parking available?
Public parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets. Enter on Stockton Drive. The secure, well-lit parking facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The lot can accommodate up to 460 cars.
Self-parking
Event guests may self-park in the parking lot. Upon entering or exiting the Museum, attendees may have their tickets validated at the front desk. The validated rate is $11.00 per vehicle for 24 hours.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States
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