Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
1979
54min
Documentary
TV Movie
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Overview
An investigative documentary that focuses on political activities in the 47th Ward of Chicago and on the relationship between party politics and the park district. Originally aired on local Chicago news station WBBM-TV in 1979, the documentary details machine politics, patronage, clientelism and bribery that ran rife in Chicago's 47th Ward under the helm of Democratic Party Committeeman Ed Kelly. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from The Brinson Foundation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th was directed by Scott Craig.
How long is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th runs for 54min, and was released in 1979.
