Events

ABOVE AND BEYOND Free Documentary Screening At Harold Washington Library

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Harold Washington Library Center, Video Theatre, Lower Level, 400 S. State St.‍
Details: Join us for a special screening of Above and Beyond, the inspiring story of Corporal William T. Perkins Jr., USMC, who is the only combat photographer in United States history to receive the Medal of Honor. Presented in partnership with the National Veterans Art Museum and followed by a conversation with the film's producer, Debora Masterson.

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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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"