“In a widely publicized PR stunt, Byrne had briefly taken up residence in Cabrini Green, the notorious housing project.”

“Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne celebrates Easter in Cabrini Green in spring of 1981. Videomakers Tom Weinberg and Tom Finerty capture this rare footage showcasing the political absurdity of Byrne’s presence and the social unrest that follows. This footage is otherwise unseen anywhere else.

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“after a short period of footage of Byrne’s official program, the camera turns to a large group of protesters (presumably Cabrini Green residents) who are angry at Byrne for her policies towards African-Americans, shouting, ‘We need jobs, not eggs!’” …”The protesters are almost immediately beaten by the police and taken to jail. “