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Documentary Talks Canceled Over Police Relations Concerns

1/29/2026

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Filmmaker Charlie Minn's talks at Andrew High School and Tinley Park High School about his documentary on the 2008 Lane Bryant shootings were canceled.
Minn expressed confusion and disappointment after confirming the events with school officials.
The schools changed direction because of concerns about the documentary's content and its impact on relationships with local police.
Minn remains scheduled to speak at a University of Illinois at Chicago class on Thursday.

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Filmmaker Charlie Minn's talks at Andrew High School and Tinley Park High School about his documentary on the 2008 Lane Bryant shootings were canceled.
Minn expressed confusion and disappointment after confirming the events with school officials.
The schools changed direction because of concerns about the documentary's content and its impact on relationships with local police.
Minn remains scheduled to speak at a University of Illinois at Chicago class on Thursday.