by Emily Woodbury
The Broadway neighborhood in Iowa City has long been considered a “dangerous” place…think “the wrong side of the tracks.” But with the recent migration of black families from Chicago, racial and social tensions have increased.
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Emily sits down with contributors to CrossingBorders.us, Ted Gutsche (co-founder of Iowa Watch) and Raquel Baker (UI Grad Student) to discuss the screening of “Black American Gothic”, a documentary by Carla Wilson. The film tells the stories of those living on the supposed “Southeast side” of Iowa City, the goal being to abolish some of the negative stereotypes associated with the area, and to promote discussion that could lead to positive political and social action.
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[...] I helped organize this screening, part of the Landlocked Film Festival, and discussion groups that occurred after the screening. About 150 people took part in these discussions throughout the downtown. They wanted to talk about race, class, crime, and the film itself. [...]