My Neighborhood: Pilsen

My Neighborhood: Pilsen | The J-Def Peace Project: A Father

Clip: 04/17/2017 | 4m 58s

This is the story of Jeff Maldonado, an artist from the Pilsen community in Chicago who began an art program after his son was killed in a shooting in Pilsen. This short explores the development of Maldonado’s program, the J-Def Peace Project, and his work with area youth.

Aired: 04/17/17 | Rating: NR

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• My Neighborhood: Pilsen

  Preview: 04/27/2017 | 38s

• My Neighborhood: Pilsen | Alivio Medical Center

  Clip: 04/27/2017 | 1m 40s

• My Neighborhood: Pilsen | Alma Silva, Immigration Rights Org

  Clip: 04/27/2017 | 3m 35s

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