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Live stream event from Chicago
Hosted by Kelli M.: Founder of Chicago Movie Tours, sharing film history
Key Points
- Movie Stars and Chicago Murals
- Live Q&A
- Closed Captioning Available
- Some contents may not be suitable for children
Description
With the help of HD video, this virtual tour with Kelli takes you to massive murals in three Chicago neighborhoods. The first mural is devoted to Dolly Parton: singer, songwriter, actress, LGBTQ+ icon, and philanthropist. While there, we’ll chat briefly about Parton’s 1992 romantic comedy Straight Talk, filmed in Chicago. The second mural celebrates Robin Williams, born in Chicago in 1951. Once we arrive, we’ll take a moment to analyze the artwork before heading to the actor-comedian’s childhood home. The third mural depicts film producer Quincy Jones, who survived a “rough and scary” upbringing in Chicago. We’ll also visit Jones’ childhood home in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. NOTE: Due to the violent nature of Jones’ backstory, this segment of the virtual tour may not be appropriate for children.
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- This experience will use Zoom
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Professional Tour Guide

Kelli M.
I am a tour guide, educator, and public speaker who brings film history to life for audiences of all backgrounds. As the founder of Chicago Movie Tours, I help visitors and locals discover Chicago through its rich cinematic history. Before launching my business, I spent over a decade as a professor of film and media studies. Now, I bring my expertise and passion for teaching beyond the traditional classroom and into real-world and virtual experiences like these. I hold a Ph.D. in Humanities, an M.A. in English, and a B.A. in English, with minors in history and French.
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