Sunday, June 18 at 4:30pm | An inspiring portrait of Dorothy Foreman Cotton, a courageous and highly effective—though often-overlooked leader in the Civil Rights Movement who educated thousands about their citizenship rights and inspired generations of activists with her powerful freedom songs. Followed by a post screening discussion and reception in celebration of Juneteenth.


Chicago African Diaspora International Film FestivalFrom June 15–18, the Chicago African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF Chicago) celebrates its 20th year with programs and screenings at the Film Center and Facets Multimedia. Since its inception, ADIFF Chicago has explored culturally significant films that explore the Black and Indigenous experience, giving a multidimensional voice to often-misrepresented realities and peoples. Learn more and get tickets at facets.org.