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CineYouth Program

In the Loop: Chicago Voices

  United States     8 shorts | 67 minutes

Screenings & Events

In-Person Screening

Fri, Apr 25 @ 7:00pm CDT

at Facets

In-Person Screening

Sun, Apr 27 @ 6:00pm CDT

at Facets

Virtual Screening

Available to stream Mon, April 28 @ 12:00pm CT through Sun, May 4 @ 11:59pm CT for a 48-hour watch window.

Accessibility options for this screening:
  • Closed Captions
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Synopsis

“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 not be suitable for all ages.

Films

A CTA train rides over the riverwalk in downtown Chicago with the image of a pocket watch overlaid

To the Loop

Daniel P Gantner | Chicago | Age 22

An energetic and hypnotic celebration of the fast-paced nature of Chicago’s transit system is illustrated through a harmonious collection of street iconography.

An Black girl sits in a subway train looking out the window with her headphones on

Hip Hop is a Home

Jherrisha Barr | Joliet | Age 22

In this intimate and poignant exploration of the intergenerational power of music, Jherrisha Barr reflects on how growing up with hip hop in her Chicago neighborhood has provided both solace and a sense of community in all aspects of her life, from overcoming adversity to fostering enduring familial bonds.

A stressed woman wearing a blue jacket looks towards something beyond the camera

Arm and a leg

Sam Clayton | Chicago | Age 22

Suffocated by the confines of suburban culture, April finds catharsis in wild, uninhibited physical movement. Her struggle for self-expression is empathetically depicted through claustrophobic visuals that reflect her oppression.

A teen boy sits miserably between two older women at a dinner table with food, wine, and glasses

The Five Steps of Irish Catholic Grieving

Tess Detwiler | Chicago | Age 19

Death can be strange, but the traditions that follow can be even stranger. A grieving son struggles through the awkward events of his father’s funeral in this dramedy full of humorous characters.

An Black woman watches the sun set in front of her at a CTA redline stop

Human Heart

Margot Torresin | Chicago | Age 19

Margot Magdalene Torresin documents the buzz and magic of Chicago with the help of two subjects: Noah and Star. In this vibrant documentary, Noah and Star share what it means to be a part of the trans community and reflect on their relationship with gender.

A girl wearing headphones smiles, with a blue sky behind her.

Soundscapes of Her

Adaleyn Ann Heilma | Chicago | Age 20

Adaleyn is weary and unsure about her future. Her internal monologue, filled with thoughts about womanhood, finances, and the current political landscape, is given voice in this technically impressive experimental documentary.

A woman with long hair stands beside a church podium with the interior of the church shown behind her

Wonderlost

Michael Chopra | Chicago | Age 22

With graduation around the corner, an art student struggles to decide her post-college path. As she ponders the perks of a corporate career against the artistic freedom of the freelance lifestyle, her friends and family weigh in. Ultimately, though, the choice is hers alone.

A Latino man and an Black man in a light blue prison uniform smile at each other while sitting at a desk.

Hey Hugo

Annie Xia & Ysa Quiballo | Chicago & Sheridan, Illinois | Ages 21 & amp; 22

Hugo, a well-loved family man, has been wrongfully convicted of a crime. As he waits for his case to be reopened and overturned, his family recounts fond memories with him.

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