Director Robert Townsend returns home to Chicago with ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Chi’ and a pop-up film festival

At this weekend's pop-up fest, the West Side native will teach a master class, host a Bid Whist tournament and screen movies that inspired him, including ‘The Spook Who Sat by the Door.’ ...
KSDK

Actor Robert Townsend talks about his one-man show, "Living in the Shuffle"

Actor Robert Townsend talks about his one-man show, "Living in the Shuffle" Robert Townsend reflects on his career and his St. Louis show at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Porterville Recorder

Q&A: Actor and director Robert Townsend raises funds for Chicago nonprofits with pop-up film fest

Chicago native Robert Townsend has done it all. He is all things writer, director, actor, comedian and producer, whose portfolio includes work with entertainment mainstays like Denzel Washington, ...
WBEZ

Director Robert Townsend returns home to Chicago with ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Chi’ and a pop-up film festival

It’s been more than 50 years since Robert Townsend started acting, but the West Side native still discusses his early experiences with plenty of details and delight. As an eager teenager, he took ...