Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert Chicago statue effort gets boost from memorabilia auction
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert became two of the most recognizable names in film criticism, taking their work from rival Chicago newspapers to television and becoming a go-to source for moviegoers.
By George Pennacchio·3 hr ago
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Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert became two of the most recognizable names in film criticism, taking their work from rival Chicago newspapers to television and becoming a go-to source for moviegoers.
Now, a fan is working to honor the late critics with a bronze statue in Chicago.
Pam Kasper, a producer who has been developing a documentary about Siskel and Ebert, is leading the effort with the support of the critics' widows.
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