Porterfield Videos

Nicole Mitchell believes she is one with her instrument. And when you listen to her perform, you have to agree.

In the past two years, Nancy Dolatowski has crocheted hundreds of blankets for hospitalized veterans.

Hamilton by Matthew Porterfield is a narrative feature that chronicles two summer days in the life of a young family. Lena, 17, and Joe, 20, are two recent and accidental parents residing in a diverse, suburban neighborhood in northeast Baltimore City. The evening will feature a post-screening discussion with Porterfield and New Yorker writer Richard Brody, and a preview of Porterfield narrative feature Metal Gods.

Each day, Victor Lopez finds himself living another chapter of his rebirth. Convicted in a street gang homicide at 16 years old, he spent 23 years in prison where he developed his artistic ability.

The stride of a horse can be a soothing feeling for riders of all ages, and for those with disabilities, riding a horse can be very therapeutic as well.

A program in Chicago's University Village community is working to keep young girls off the streets by getting them involved in projects and activities that can help later in life.

There is a big band in Chicago that's making history along with its years of making music.

You're never too old to find a new hobby or develop a new skill.

Michael Jackson had millions of fans- but only one kindergarten teacher.

West Town Bikes in Chicago's Humboldt Park community is putting some neighborhood teenagers to work.

A young woman from northwest Indiana just might be the next great supermodel.

Lillian Friedberg has struck a beat with young people. Friedberg has combined her passion for teaching with her love of playing African drums.

A south suburban doctor has a career away from her career-- and she's passionate about both!

Toothpicks can hardly be called building blocks, but in the hands of Wayne Kusy --that's exactly what they become.

American servicemen and women in far off places will soon welcome items suburban volunteers are packing up today.

The South Shore Opera Company is on a mission. This group of musicians wants to get people who normally would not think about the opera to attend their performances.

After spending half a century at St. Agatha's School, Alma Sims was honored for her commitment to teaching.

Leslie Porterfield, World's Fastest Female Motorcyclist!