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The Gene Siskel Film Center selects and presents significant world cinema in a non-commercial context that sets aesthetic, critical and entertainment standards. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.

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Annual Festival
27th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival

From November 5 through December 2, the Gene Siskel Film Center welcomes you to the 27th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival.

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December 10 - 30
Let It Snow
Let It Snow Series

Bundle up, hunker down, and watch the snow fall with our snowy cinema series.

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VIRTUAL FILM CENTER
Film Center from Your Sofa

With our doors closed, you may be missing the Gene Siskel Film Center -- but we don't want you to miss out on the latest art house films

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Support the Film Center

If you have the means consider investing in the future of the Gene Siskel Film Center. While our theatrical programming is suspended there are many ways that you can continue to support the Film Center!

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NOW PLAYING

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WHAT DO WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK AT THE SKY?
Alexandre Koberidze2021
people sitting on ground in circle
WRITING WITH FIRE
Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh2021
men raising fists in prison yard
ATTICA
Traci Curry, Stanley Nelson2021
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THE WOODSTOCK OF HOUSE
Rodrick F. Wimberly, Senuwell Smith2021
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WE
Alice Diop2021
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Shorts Program: COMING OF AGE
Various directors2019, 2021
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Shorts Program: MADE IN CHICAGO
Various directors2020, 2021
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EYIMOFE (THIS IS MY DESIRE)
Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri2020
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THE HUMANS
Stephen Karam2021
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MEMOIRS OF A BLACK GIRL
Thato Mwosa2020
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COMING SOON

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SHAFT
Gordon Parks / 1971
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A CHOICE OF WEAPONS: INSPIRED BY GORDON PARKS
John Maggio / 2021
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BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN
Radu Jude / 2021
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HIVE
Blerta Basholli / 2021
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DRIVE MY CAR
Ryusuke Hamaguchi / 2021
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PJ LETOFSKY'S - NEUTRA
PJ Letofsky / 2019
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November 5 - December 2
Black Harvest Film Festival

Our Opening Night film, DIONNE WARWICK: DON'T MAKE ME OVER, premieres Friday, November 5, and the festival celebrations will run through December 2. Join us for a month-long feast of over 25 feature narratives and documentaries, 37 short films, tributes to both Gordon Parks and Melvin Van Peebles, and much, much more. The past, present and future of Black cinema is here, now, and spectacular. 

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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency 

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The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a curated collection of international, independent, and classic cinema reflective of Chicago’s diverse community.

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