About
Step into Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebrations through the lens of The Fugitive. Using footage from our HD video camera, you'll walk along the Chicago River and uncover the history behind the city's tradition of dyeing the water green. You'll also learn how this annual event played a pivotal role in The Fugitive and delve into the environmental impact of the colorant on the river's ecosystem.
In addition, your host, the owner of Chicago Movie Tours, will share lesser-known behind-the-scenes stories from this beloved Chicago-based movie. With over a decade of experience as a professor of film and media studies, and holding advanced degrees in Humanities and English, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to these in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs, offering insights that go beyond the screen.
St. Patrick's Day in The Fugitive provides an engaging mix of cultural history and environmental education, along with film trivia and analysis, perfect for enriching your community programming.
What's Included
Chicago Movie Tours' virtual and in-person programs incorporate the following to bring the subject matter to life:
• HD video
• Photos
• Clips and screenshots
• Maps
• Newspapers
• Movie fan magazines
• Animated slideshows
• Expert commentary...and more