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fromRoger Ebert
6 days ago

CIFF 2025: One Golden Summer, Before the Call, Adult Children, Only Heaven Knows | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"One Golden Summer" takes us back to simpler times, when Chicago collectively rejoiced around the winning Little League Jackie Robinson West (JRW) team from the South Side of Chicago, the first all-Black team to rally through the end-of-summer tournament. Like any kid, the only narrative I cared about at that time was the batter's count and runs scored. Despite its overall positive light, we see the shadows more clearly in this production.
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fromRoger Ebert
2 days ago

Criterion Mobile Closet Steered Through Chicago International Film Festival Amid An Intense Political Weekend | Features | Roger Ebert

The Criterion Mobile Closet attracted devoted cinephiles in Chicago, drawing long lines and enthusiastic participation despite rainy weather and simultaneous protests and ICE raids.
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fromIndieWire
1 week ago

'Sirat' Wins Top Prize at the 2025 Chicago International Film Festival: Full Winners List

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival awarded the Golden Hugo to "Sirât" and presented multiple Silver and Gold Hugo prizes honoring international films and filmmakers.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

2025 Chicago International Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

The 2025 Chicago International Film Festival is around the corner. Today, it announced its full lineup for the 61st edition of the festival running October 15-26 all across the city, with its hub at the AMC NewCity 14, as well as the iconic Music Box Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center, and the Chicago History Museum, among others. Tickets will go on sale September 19 for members and on September 22 to the general public here.
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