June - 2020

Activism Now

Activism Now is a new initiative from Soft Cage Films that uplifts voices of change in Chicago and challenges the narrative of mainstream media. We attend local protests, direct actions, demonstrations, vigils, community discussions, teach-ins, and other events in order to document and promote community organizers and activists that are pushing for positive development in the community.

The Uprising Grows 6/12-6/14

June 12th-14th, 2020 - Chicago Activists and community protestors continue to fill the streets all over the city. They demand the defunding of police, the creation of a Civilian Police Accountability Council, and an end to racial and LGBTQIA+ injustice. Troi Valles Joe Lewis Stop the Murder, Stop the Torture: Free Them All - CPAC Now! Kids Non-Violent Protest Against Racism Drag March For Change Justice for George Floyd + Breonna Taylor, Defund CPD: NW Side Filmmakers:

Defund the CPD

6/6/20 - Chicago Activists and community protestors gathered in Union Park this past Saturday to demand that Black Lives Matter and to defund the CPD. Camera operators: Spence Warren, Lily Qi, Sarabi Woods, Zack Sievers, Corey Cretney Editing: David A Holcombe Drivers: Darren Hill, Agnotti Benedict Support Staff: Angellic Ross, Ann Sonneville Thank you Trap Door Theatre, Gary Damico, Nicole Wiesner blacklivesmatterchicago.com letusbreathecollective.com Black Lives Matte

Justice for George Floyd

05/30/20 - Chicago Activists and community protestors marched throughout the loop to end police brutality, to affirm that #blacklivesmatter, and for justice for George Floyd and his Family. Camera: Spence Warren Camera & Editing: David A Holcombe Activism Now is a initiative from Soft Cage Films aimed at highlighting and uplifting the voices of those fighting for change in Chicago. Follow us to stay up to date on progress in our community!