Special Events
A list of upcoming Special Events.
Shorts: Love African American Style
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Friday, August 18: Directors Mary Moutry and Karim Moutry of CA$HOUT; (tentatively) director Tarik Jackson and producer Jacquin Deleon of BUSHBABY; and director Bryce Ray, cinematographer Mamadou Bah, and actors Chris Taylor and Corinn Clay of FEELINGS are scheduled to appear for audience discussion moderated by radio personality Matt McGill (formerly of WVON 1690AM's The Matt McGill Show).
Saturday, August 19: Directors Mary Moutry and Karim Moutry of CA$HOUT; (tentatively) director Tarik Jackson and producer Jacquin Deleon of BUSHBABY; actors Chris Taylor and Corinn Clay of FEELINGS; and filmmaker Nathan Hale Williams of 90 DAYS are scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
The Best Thing!
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Friday, August 18 & Tuesday, August 22: Director Kyle T. Miller and selected members of the cast and crew are scheduled to appear for audience discussion at both screenings.
90 Minutes of the Fever
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Saturday, August 19: Director Michael Sean Hall and actor Glenn Plummer are scheduled to appear for audience discussion. Special thanks to Brown Sugar Bakery for their special treat for Glenn Plummer's birthday.
Sunday, August 20: Director Michael Sean Hall and actor Glenn Plummer are scheduled to appear for audience discussion. Post-screening reception with director Michael Sean Hall and actor Glenn Plummer, who is celebrating his birthday! Cuisine provided by BJ's Market & Bakery. Reception included in ticket price.
Fast Break: The Legendary John McClendon
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Sunday, August 20: Associate producer Milton Katz of FAST BREAK is scheduled to appear for audience discussion moderated by ABC 7 Chicago's Jim Rose.
Shorts: Black History — Lost and Found
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Monday, August 21: Director Jessica Beshir (tentatively) of HE WHO DANCES ON WOOD; director Reggie Henderson (tentatively) of THE GOVERNMENT GANG; director Matthew Gentile of LAWMAN; and director Terrence Jones of BLACK MAJICK are scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
The Rhythm In Blue
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Wednesday, August 23 & Thursday, August 24: Director Toni Parker is scheduled to appear for audience discussion at both screenings.
Bronx Gothic
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Wednesday, August 23: International vocalist Ugochi performs before the film.
Diva Diaries
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Friday, August 25 & Saturday, August 26: Director/actress Tangi Miller is scheduled to appear for audience discussion at both screenings. Art "Chat Daddy" Sims from WVON 1690AM is scheduled to moderate the discussion on Saturday.
On The Sly: In Search of the Family Stone
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Friday, August 25 at 8:30 PM: Director Michael Rubenstone is scheduled to appear for audience discussion. PLUS: Post-screening dance party with DJ I.N.C. (included in ticket price). DJ I.N.C is one of the most respected and sought after Disc Jockeys in Chicago. His talents and understanding of music and sound have helped produce over six solo CDs. These soulful and mesmerizing beats and vocals has been labeled "Soulful Cool." And his latest release, Tha Afterset: Jazzy Soulful Intelligent Movement, is just as coooool.
Saturday, August 26 at 6 PM: Director Michael Rubenstone is scheduled to appear for audience discussion moderated by radio legend Richard Steele.
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Saturday, August 26: Film subject Floyd Norman and co-director Michael Fiore are scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
Shorts: Made in Chicago II
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Sunday, August 27 & Tuesday, August 29: Director Ben J. Moore III (tentatively) and producer Samuel Wofford (tentatively) of THE AUDITION; director N. LaQuis Harkins of KAYLA'S LIGHT; director Joshua Jackson, subject/executive producer Najjar Abdul Musawwir, and cast and crew members of FROM STATE PRISONER TO STATE PROFESSOR; co-directors Lonnie Edwards and Layne Marie Williams of AN ATRAMENTOUS MIND; director David Weathersby of GOT THE LOVE; and director Shahari Moore of BROOKS PEOPLE are scheduled to appear for audience discussion at both screenings.
The Chicago Way + Blueprint For Bronzeville
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Monday, August 28 & Wednesday, August 30: Director Donald Washington of THE CHICAGO WAY and co-directors Tristan Hanson and Arlen Parsa and subject Valencia Hardy of BLUEPRINT FOR BRONZEVILLE are scheduled to appear for audience discussion at both screenings.
Shorts: International Visions
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Director Rebecca Ocampo of TYSON! and (tentatively) director Jarryd Coetsee of THE SUIT are scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
love jones
Film Series : Black Harvest Film Festival 2017Writer-director Theodore Witcher is scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
Following the show, ticket-holders are invited to a reception sponsored by tesori trattoria & grill, MillerCoors, and Love Cork Screw. Music will be provided by DJ I.N.C. DJ I.N.C is one of the most respected and sought after Disc Jockeys in Chicago. His talents and understanding of music and sound have helped produce over six solo CDs. These soulful and mesmerizing beats and vocals has been labeled "Soulful Cool." And his latest release, Tha Afterset: Jazzy Soulful Intelligent Movement, is just as coooool.
The Good Dinosaur
Film Series : Making 'Em Move: A History of AnimationTuesday, September 4: Lecture by film historian Donald Crafton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.
When Knighthood Was In Flower
Film Series : Recently Restored 2017Sunday, September 3: Silent film with live piano accompaniment by Dave Drazin.
Pinocchio
Film Series : Making 'Em Move: A History of AnimationTuesday, September 12: Lecture by film historian Donald Crafton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.
Superdesign: When Design Wanted To Change The World
Film Series: Runs & Limited EngagementsThursday, September 14: Director Francesca Molteni and original Superstudio members Gianni Pettena and Cristiano Toraldo di Francia are scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Film Series : Making 'Em Move: A History of AnimationTuesday, September 19: Lecture by film historian Donald Crafton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.
Dolores
Film Series: Runs & Limited EngagementsWednesday, September 27: This screening is a Movie Club event (facilitator TBA).
It's Such A Beautiful Day
Film Series : Making 'Em Move: A History of AnimationTuesday, September 26: Lecture by film historian Donald Crafton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.
The Dunning Man
Film Series : Irish American Movie Hooley 2017Friday, September 29: Writer Kevin Fortuna is scheduled to appear for audience discussion. Following the show, the audience is invited to an opening night party at the Emerald Loop Bar and Grill, 216 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
Institute Benjamenta
Film Series : Making 'Em Move: A History of AnimationTuesday, October 3: Lecture by Eric Patrick, award-winning animator and Associate Professor at Northwestern University.
Emerald City
Film Series : Irish American Movie Hooley 2017Saturday, September 30: Director/writer Colin Broderick, actor John Duddy, and selected members of cast and crew are scheduled to appear for audience discussion.
The Young Offenders
Film Series : Irish American Movie Hooley 2017Sunday, October 1: Producer Julie Ryan is scheduled to appear for audience discussion.