A set of documentary stories, radio essays and monologues about basketball, the Chicago Bulls, and their grip on Chicagoans' hearts and lives during the NBA playoffs.
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Act One
Bulls in Our Hearts
Chicagoans' dreams of the Bulls, including interviews with Chicagoans. (8 minutes)
Act Two
Bulls in a Barber Shop
Documentary story about a South Side Chicago barbershop where men gather to watch basketball. (10 minutes)
Act Three
The Meaning of Basketball
Chicago playwright David Isaacson, on hating the Bulls.
Then, Nancy Updike presents a sound portrait of a Philadelphia woman and her basketball trophies. (23 minutes)
Act Four
Basketball and Commerce
Chicago playwright Beau O'Reilly goes with Ira to the Scottie Pippen Dodge Store.
Then, singer/songwriter/playwright Jeff Dorchen on Niketown. (8 minutes)
Act Five
One More Dream
A Bulls dream from Chicagoan Brett Grossman, and an acoustic guitar cover of Bulls theme music from Chicago musician Rick Karr. (4 minutes)