The Union Stockyards — A Chicago Stories Documentary

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Movie

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Program Description

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At the end of the 19th century, Chicago completely transformed the way Americans eat, and the Union Stockyards on the South Side were the center of that revolution. Experience the sights, sounds, and awful smells of the Union Stockyards and the complex of meat factories next to it, known as Packingtown.

Due to the nature of the material covered in this documentary, viewer discretion is advised.