Chicago Film Director Andy Davis reflects on ‘Stony Island’

Chicago Film Director Andy Davis reflects on ‘Stony Island’

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Director Andy Davis stops by the studio today to talk with Steve Edwards about the re-release of his 1978 movie Stony Island. Davis is one of Chicago’s most renowned film directors. His films include The Fugitive, Under Seige and Code of Silence among others. Davis used Chicago as the backdrop for action film after action film, giving viewers a cinematic snapshot of Chicago. WBEZ’s Lee Bey talks more about Davis’ work with “Stony Island” here.

Here are some clips from Andy Davis’ canon: