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Film Country: U.S.
February 9, 2026
Cooley High
Set in early 1960s Chicago, Cooley High follows best friends Leroy “Preach” Jackson and Richard “Cochise” Morris as they navigate their senior year at Cooley Vocational School near Cabrini-Green. Between everyday adventures, neighborhood tensions, and dreams of the future, they imagine lives far ...
November 18, 2025
Song Sung Blue
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
May 5, 2025
Olympia
Chicago’s own McKenzie Chinn stars as a struggling artist, navigating work and romance in the Windy City. When her boyfriend asks her to drop everything and move cross-country, she soon discovers that she might be the biggest obstacle to her own happiness. Featuring a revelatory central performan...
March 31, 2025
In the Loop: Chicago Voices
“Next stop, the Loop!” Our home is an exhilarating place full of different perspectives and stories. Hailing from neighborhoods all over the city, these films wear their love for Chicago on their sleeves. Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may no...
March 31, 2025
Key Frames: Animation
A wide range of animation forms and topics swirl together in this jam-packed program of 12 inventive works. Whether expressed by hand-drawn images, clay figures in stop-motion, or digital tools, these films are filled with creativity, emotion, and authenticity. Please note: Films in this...
