The Arts Section 07/21/19

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary ZIdek catches up with the new director of the Chicago Film Office, Kwame Amoaku. The longtime film industry vet is excited to get work on the local film scene. Later in the program, Gary talks to one of the longest tenured members of Earth Wind & Fire. Ralph Johnson has been making music with the legendary R&B group for almost 50 years, hear what he has to say about the band’s upcoming visit to Chicago. Speaking of Earth Wind and Fire some of their music will actually be featured in a world premiere musical that celebrates funk music. Gary sits down with the writer and director of CAN’T FAKE THE FUNK. Also, the Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to talk about the Chicago-area’s best outdoor theater options. And later a review of the new dark comedy, THE ART OF SELF DEFENSE.