New Film ‘Unapologetic’ Follows Two Young Women Activists Leading The Black Liberation Movement In Chicago

After nearly five years in the making, “Unapologetic” will premiere Thursday night at the BlackStar Film Festival.

By Stephanie Kim
New Film ‘Unapologetic’ Follows Two Young Women Activists Leading The Black Liberation Movement In Chicago
Chicago activist Janaé Bonsu, who is featured in the new documentary "Unapologetic" by director Ashley O'Shay and producer Morgan Elise Johnson. Chan C. Smith / Courtesy of Valerie Harris
New Film ‘Unapologetic’ Follows Two Young Women Activists Leading The Black Liberation Movement In Chicago
Chicago activist Janaé Bonsu, who is featured in the new documentary "Unapologetic" by director Ashley O'Shay and producer Morgan Elise Johnson. Chan C. Smith / Courtesy of Valerie Harris

New Film ‘Unapologetic’ Follows Two Young Women Activists Leading The Black Liberation Movement In Chicago

After nearly five years in the making, “Unapologetic” will premiere Thursday night at the BlackStar Film Festival.

By Stephanie Kim
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Told through the lens of activists Janaé Bonsu and Bella Bahhs, Unapologetic follows their journey in leading the movement against police violence in Chicago and beyond.

Reset talks to the director of the documentary ahead of its world premiere at the BlackStar Film Festival Thursday night.

GUEST: Ashley O’Shay, Chicago director and producer