Art and Pep

Art Johnston and Pepe Peña are civil rights leaders whose life and love is a force behind LGBTQ+ equality in the heart of the country. Their iconic gay bar, Sidetrack, has helped fuel movements and create community for decades in Chicago's queer enclave. But, behind the business and their historic activism exists a love unlike any other.

Cast & Crew

Director

Mercedes Kane

Arthur Johnston

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José Pepe Peña

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Cleve Jones

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Lori Lightfoot

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Greg Harris

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Mike Simmons

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