A man in a light-colored suit and yellow cap sits in a desert landscape with mountains and cacti in the background, overlaid with the text "WHITE GUILT."

New Trier Neighbors

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Join New Trier Neighbors, in collaboration with Trevian Club America, for the Chicago debut screening of the film &ldquo;White Guilt: A Documentary Essay,&rdquo; followed by an in‑depth conversation with director Eli Steele.&nbsp; Based on Shelby Steele&rsquo;s groundbreaking 2006 book White Guilt, the film follows the Emmy-winning author and civil-rights veteran as he outlines the origins of white guilt and how it shifted from a moral reckoning into a force that has eroded merit, silenced debate, fueled campus chaos, and even shaped responses to the October 7th Hamas attacks. With deep Chicago roots &mdash; Shelby Steele was born and raised in Chicago &mdash; this is a story that hits close to home. Narrated by Shelby Steele and featuring David Mamet,&nbsp;Jason Riley,&nbsp;Batya Ungar-Sargon, Pastor Corey Brooks,&nbsp;Paul Rossi, Andrew Gutmann,&nbsp;Jodi Shaw and others who have lived the consequences, &lsquo;White Guilt&rsquo; doesn&rsquo;t just diagnose the problem&mdash;it points toward a way forward rooted in the radical American idea that every individual has capacity, free to rise or fall on their own terms. Don&rsquo;t miss this timely, unflinching, and ultimately hopeful film&mdash;and the rare chance to discuss it live with the filmmaker.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for your ticket purchase for&nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">White Guilt: A Documentary Essay - Screening and Panel Discussion with Director Eli Steele <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">Hosted by New Trier Neighbors and Trevian Club America&nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">November 5, 2026&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">New Trier High School&#39;s Cornog Auditorium -&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">7 Happ Road Northfield IL 60093 Doors open at 6:30 pm. Film begins at 7:00 pm&nbsp;with&nbsp;panel discussion to follow.&nbsp; Parking is available in the lots <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" id="isPasted" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">across the street on Happ Road or <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" id="isPasted" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">directly south of the auditorium.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">ADA parking spaces are available in the drop off lane and ADA seating is available in the auditorium. &nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit;">Questions? &nbsp;Please email&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:newtrierneighbors@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">newtrierneighbors@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;

Join New Trier Neighbors, in collaboration with Trevian Club America, for the Chicago debut screening of the film “White Guilt: A Documentary Essay,” followed by an in‑depth conversation with director Eli Steele.  Based on Shelby Steele’s groundbreaking 2006 book White Guilt, the film follows the Emmy-winning author and civil-rights veteran as he outlines the origins of white guilt and how it shifted from a moral reckoning into a force that has eroded merit, silenced debate, fueled campus chaos, and even shaped responses to the October 7th Hamas attacks. With deep Chicago roots — Shelby Steele was born and raised in Chicago — this is a story that hits close to home. Narrated by Shelby Steele and featuring David Mamet, Jason Riley, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Pastor Corey Brooks, Paul Rossi, Andrew Gutmann, Jodi Shaw and others who have lived the consequences, ‘White Guilt’ doesn’t just diagnose the problem—it points toward a way forward rooted in the radical American idea that every individual has capacity, free to rise or fall on their own terms. Don’t miss this timely, unflinching, and ultimately hopeful film—and the rare chance to discuss it live with the filmmaker.

New Trier Neighbors

White Guilt: A Documentary Essay - Screening and Discussion with Director Eli Steele

New Trier High School Cornog Auditorium - 7 Happ Road Northfield IL 60093

General Admission

$25

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