Events

ABOVE AND BEYOND Free Documentary Screening + Airport Exhibition Opening

Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Chicago Public Library (Rogers Park)
Details: See the documentary ABOVE AND BEYOND: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkis, Jr. USMC at a special post-Memorial Day Screening in the Community Room at the Rogers Park Brand, Community Room, 2nd floor and stay for a conversation with the film’s producer Debora Masterson.

6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626 | (312) 744-0156
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ABOVE AND BEYOND Free Documentary Screening + Airport Exhibition Opening

Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
Time: Screenings at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, & 3:30 pm.
Location: The Things They Carried Gallery | 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Memorial Day at NVAM: Special Open Hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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‍The National Veterans Art Museum will be open to the public to provide a space for remembrance and reflection with veteran stories shared in the artwork of NVAM’s current exhibitions.

Screening at The National Veterans art museum

Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
Time: Screenings at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, & 3:30 pm.
Location: The Things They Carried Gallery | 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Memorial Day at NVAM: Special Open Hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The National Veterans Art Museum will be open to the public to provide a space for remembrance and reflection with veteran stories shared in the artwork of NVAM’s current exhibitions.

Screening At harold washington library

Date: Saturday May 24th, 2025
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Wreath Laying Ceremony: 11 a.m. at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington Street).

Parade Start: 12 p.m.
Parade Location: South on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade

Date: Saturday May 24th, 2025
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Wreath Laying Ceremony: 11 a.m. at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington Street).

Parade Start: 12 p.m.
Parade Location: South on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street

National Veterans Art Museum Memorial Day - Parade Details

Date: Saturday May 24th, 2025
‍Start Location: State Street & Lake Street (Look for NVAM banner)
Meet Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
‍Parade Start: 12:00 PM
‍End location: State Street & Van Buren Street

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Media

On the Air: Live from the Heartland Podcast

Michael James discusses the documentary Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkins, Jr. USMC, about the only combat photographer to ever receive the Medal of Honor, from filmmaker and author Debora Masterson.

The Loyola Pheonix Feature Film

Briana Guntz of the Loyola Pheonix interviews Debora Masterson about the creation of ABOVE AND BEYOND

Click to read the full article by Brianna Guntz

Official Medal of honor citation

President Richard M. Nixon presenting the Medal of Honor to Bill's mother and father.

Click to read the official citation from President Nixon.

Video

Channel 4 News Coverage

NPR "The story"

Press play to listen to the filmmakers interviewed for NPR's "The Story"