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CineYouth Program
Making A Change
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
Utilizing a variety of styles and genres to deftly explore their sociocultural environments, these young storytellers inspire activism and advocacy with their impactful work.
Note: Films in this program contain themes or language that may not be suitable for all ages.
Films
![CY23 NoSuchRight TheEndofRoeinAppalachia 1200x600](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CY23_NoSuchRight_TheEndofRoeinAppalachia_1200x600-1024x512.jpg)
No Such Right: The End of Roe in Appalachia
In the aftermath of the Dobbs v Jackson decision, doctors, lawyers, activists, and young people from across Appalachia are emboldened to fight for the future of reproductive rights.
![CY23 SlaytheBeastfromaStateofPeace 1200x600](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CY23_SlaytheBeastfromaStateofPeace_1200x600-1024x512.jpg)
Slay The Beast from A State Of Peace
A boy finds love amongst the chaos of the city. The city creature breathes. As an older man, he lets go of the chaos and anger, making peace with the beast.
![CY23 MySistersintheStars 1200x600](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CY23_MySistersintheStars_1200x600-1024x512.jpg)
My Sisters In The Stars: The Story of Lee Yong-soo
This largely animated documentary provides a vital historical perspective via the story of Lee Yong-soo, one of 11 living survivors of human trafficking in Japanese-colonized Korea.
![CY23 Chicken 1200x600](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CY23_Chicken_1200x600-1024x512.jpg)
Chicken
Faced with losing custody of his child, a 16-year old boy in juvenile prison learns what it takes to be a father by caring for a chicken.
![CY23 Ambrosia 1200x600](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CY23_Ambrosia_1200x600-1024x512.jpg)
Ambrosia
An activist drag queen in rural Alabama is forced to keep her identity secret as she fights for human rights in a race against the systemic erasure of her own history.