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1915 Maritime Disaster on Chicago River - 844 Dead

JULY 24, 1915 CHICAGO'S DEADLIEST DAY

Passengers packed aboard a Great Lakes excursion steamer never suspected that the SS Eastland had a dark past. But others knew and the tragedy that would kill 844 became Chicago’s shameful secret.
 

EASTLAND combines story lines of immigrant exploitation, greed, corruption, a cover-up, and hundreds of casualties in one of America's worst maritime disasters.  In addition, it features rare, previously censored newsreel footage.   
 

“Stunningly effective and shockingly memorable…with real-life characters worthy of a big-budget feature film.”

–Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times


“One of the most compelling and electrifying documentaries I’ve ever seen.  A brilliant film…extraordinary and haunting.”

– Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune


"This is history at its most vivid" -- Library Journal 


EASTLAND is exclusively funded by 

The Chicago Marine Heritage Society 

Chairman, Captain Dave Truitt.


Produced & Written By

HARVEY MOSHMAN

CHUCK COPPOLA


WINNER OF TWO EMMY® AWARDS

Best HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY

Best AUDIO--Original Music/Sound Design, SFX & Mix



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