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Jim Mahoney founder of Film & Tape Works passes at 71

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020 0 Comment

James A. Mahoney, the founder of Film & Tape Works and dear friend of many in the Chicago film community, has died at age 71. Film and Tape Works at 237 E. Ontario, was...

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