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202335 minGdocumentary

A Common Rhythm

202335 minGdocumentary

North Branch Industrial Corridor in Chicago is being redeveloped into Lincoln Yards, marked by construction sounds and visible changes in the area.

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North Branch Industrial Corridor in Chicago is being redeveloped into Lincoln Yards, marked by construction sounds and visible changes in the area.

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Jack Langdondirector

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Workers and residents move through the North Branch Industrial Corridor as it transforms into the Lincoln Yards mixed-use development. The film captures each phase of this change, focusing on the shifting visual forms of the built environment. Sounds of construction and daily activities fill the streets. This 35-minute documentary reflects urban development patterns in Chicago, documenting moments of decay and renewal.

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