Every mayor tries to make his own mark on New York in part by showing how he differs from his immediate predecessor, in part by choosing themes and programs that he can call his own. We have seen this pattern play out since the first term of the first “Mayor Swagger,” Ed Koch. As leaders who have created our own initiatives and developed our own programs, we’ve learned to operate with a combination of thick skin, a sense of humor, and a willingness to confront every mayor when they either ignore the successes of others or make claims that simply don’t reflect reality.
Chicago's improv comedy scene was born in 1955, and this frustrating documentary offers too few reasons to care if you don't already. Two and a half stars.
A chapter or so into Ayana Contreras' book “Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism & Creativity in Chicago,” it seems remarkable nobody has written this yet.