Chicago Humanities Festival Celebrates Hoop Dreams Anniversary

Another impactful event recently took place in Chicago to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hoop Dreams, highlighting the film’s lasting influence. Often called “the great American documentary” by Roger Ebert, Hoop Dreams is widely regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed documentaries of all […]


Sheridan Participates in Culture in Sports Leadership Summit

Professor of Practice Chris Sheridan recently shared his industry expertise at the Culture in Sports Annual Leadership Summit. As a panelist at this year’s event, he contributed to a discussion on The Future of College Athletics as colleges, universities, athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and support […]


Bloom to Screen at Cucalorus!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Miller-Derstine (MFA ’23) and Allison Rieff (MFA ’23) on the official selection of their thesis film, Bloom, to the Cucalorus Film Festival! Bloom follows four birth workers and the expectant parents they advocate for and questions why a country that […]


Gilbert Named Arledge Award Recipient

DFP Professor of Practice Peter Gilbert and Steve James, two of the creative forces behind the seminal 1994 sports documentary Hoop Dreams, have been named the recipients of the National Sports Media Association’s Roone Arledge Award for Innovation. Gilbert accepted the Arledge Award and participated […]


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