Web Extra: Elizabeth Brackett Reports on Barack Obama
Clip: 6/18/2018 | 17m 17s
Elizabeth Brackett introduces her documentary about state Sen. Barack Obama (2007).
When state Sen. Barack Obama decided to run for the U.S. Senate, our Elizabeth Brackett produced one of the first television documentaries about his life story. The story was aired again in February 2007 when Obama announced his candidacy for president. Here is Brackett presenting that story on “Chicago Tonight” in February 2007.
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Web Extra: Elizabeth Brackett Reports on Barack Obama
Clip: 6/18/2018 | 17m 17s
When state Sen. Barack Obama decided to run for the U.S. Senate, our Elizabeth Brackett produced one of the first television documentaries about his life story. The story was aired again in February 2007 when Obama announced his candidacy for president. Here is Brackett presenting that story on “Chicago Tonight” in February 2007.
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Archive: John Callaway Interviews Elizabeth Brackett
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Clip: 6/18/2018 | 9m 10s | Longtime “Chicago Tonight” host John Callaway interviews Elizabeth Bracket in May 2009. (9m 10s)
Elizabeth Brackett Medical Exam Scheduled for Tuesday
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Clip: 6/18/2018 | 5m 7s | The latest information on what led to Elizabeth Brackett’s death. (5m 7s)
Friends Remember Elizabeth Brackett’s Adventurous Outlook
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Clip: 6/18/2018 | 14m 39s | We celebrate Elizabeth Brackett’s accomplishments both personal and professional. (14m 39s)
Journalists Express Admiration for Elizabeth Brackett
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Clip: 6/18/2018 | 14m 48s | We celebrate Elizabeth Brackett with four journalists who worked alongside her at WTTW. (14m 48s)
Revisiting Elizabeth Brackett’s Profile of Barack Obama
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Clip: 6/18/2018 | 3m 34s | We celebrate the life and work of Elizabeth Brackett, who died Sunday. (3m 34s)
Video: Elizabeth Brackett’s Extraordinary Life and Career
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Clip: 6/18/2018 | 5m | A look back at some of the work that made Elizabeth Brackett such an important journalist. (5m)
Web Extra: John Callaway Interviews Elizabeth Brackett
Clip: 6/18/2018 | 26m 46s | May 2009 episode of WTTW’s “Friday Night” show with John Callaway and Elizabeth Brackett. (26m 46s)
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