CineYouth Program
Chicagoland
Screenings & Events
Virtual Screening
Available to stream globally April 24 @ 12:00pm CT through April 30 @ 11:59pm CT for a 72-hour watch window.
Synopsis
The exhilarating work of Chicago’s next generation of filmmakers is showcased in this eclectic collection that celebrates the vast array of creative expressions emerging from our city.
Note: Films in this program contain themes or language that may not be suitable for all ages.
Films
How to Glow in the Dark
With their parents fighting downstairs, 15-year-old Charlotte attempts to comfort her imaginative younger sister Avery with a magical bedtime story.
Taste of 75th
A celebration of famous eats on Chicago’s South Side featuring Brown Sugar Bakery, Original Soul Vegetarian, and Mabe’s Deli.
look at our bodies
As two young women prepare for a night out, they reflect on their ever-changing relationships with their bodies.
Your Face In December
An immersive collage depicting the many facets of love between two men.
See Me
After his older brother goes missing, a young boy sets out in search of him with the help of a mysterious stranger.
Chicago Polar Bear Club
With the shared goal of supporting Chicago families in need, a group of daredevils meets every winter to take a plunge in icy Lake Michigan-–and creates community along the way.
Sinking
The submarine crew of a 1960s reconnaissance mission notices a mysterious glowing light from the periscope which leads to tension and then hysteria on board.
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