The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

Program Partners

ARCHIMEDIA WORKSHOP

The Archimedia Workshop was formed in June 2003 as a 501(c)(3) not for profit media production company in order to produce programming about architecture, history and urban design. The purposes of the Archimedia Workshop are to "establish and maintain a media production company; to research, write, plan, produce, edit and distribute educational films about architecture, history, and urban design and other works in any and all mediums."


Partner Category: Civic and Non-Profit Organization

Centennial Activities

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

Archimedia Workshop

This documentary film, making its world premiere at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of the nineteenth century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations. [MORE]

Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:00pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

WTTW Chicago

The first full-length documentary about Daniel Hudson Burnham makes its television broadcast premiere. Directed by Judith McBrien, the film—narrated by Joan Allen—explores Burnham's fascinating life and complex legacy and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:00pm
Monday, December 14, 2009 6:00pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

Gene Siskel Film Center

Director Judith McBrien appears in person for the Chicago theatrical premiere of her feature-length documentary. McBrien will introduce the movie and participate in an audience discussion afterward. The film—narrated by Joan Allen—explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations. [MORE]

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:30pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

Landmark Conservancy

As part of the Landmark Conservancy's seventh annual Fr. Baar Architecture Lecture series, director Judith McBrien introduces her new documentary. The film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.
 
The film, the first full-length documentary about Burnham, was produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Films. [MORE]

Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:00pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

DuSable Museum of African American History

This documentary film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations. This special viewing is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:00pm
Thursday, October 1, 2009 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 6:30pm

Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

Chicago Public Library

The Chicago Public Library's One Book One Chicago fall programming offers multiple opportunities to view  this film which explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of Daniel Hudson Burnham and how his vision to organize the chaos of 19th century America shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations.

The film, the first full-length documentary about Burnham, was directed by Judith McBrien and produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Films.

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