Weekend Passport: Technology and New Identities Explored at Siskel Center

Roots Grow Together
Chicago-based digital art group, Digital Tapestries to premier its new film, "Roots Grow Together," this weekend at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Digital Tapestries
Roots Grow Together
Chicago-based digital art group, Digital Tapestries to premier its new film, "Roots Grow Together," this weekend at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Digital Tapestries

Weekend Passport: Technology and New Identities Explored at Siskel Center

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Chicago-based digital art group, Digital Tapestries will premier its new film, “Roots Grow Together,” this weekend at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Digital Tapestries’ founder, Hart Ginsburg is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and initially used this platform as art therapy for his clients. Having lived in Japan, he incorporates aspects of Eastern philosophy into his interactive books and films. Ginsburg joins Worldview to discuss the themes and the intercultural influence in his new film. Joining him is Porter Green, who specializes in working with transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The film premier will be followed by a workshop and panel discussion at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Sunday, September 9, at 11 am. Our global citizen, Nari Safavi, will also join us to give you a couple events to help you plan your international weekend!