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61st Chicago International Film Festival

Wed, October 15, 2025

AMC NEWCITY (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.), Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N. State St.), Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.), Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St.), Reva and David Logan for the Arts (915 E. 60th St.), National Museum of Mexican Art (1
America/Chicago
Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2

Sun, December 14, 2025

Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.) and FACETS (1517 W Fullerton Ave.)
America/Chicago
FACETS: Film Trivia (session 12 of 12)

Thu, December 25, 2025 7:00 PM

FACETS (1517 W Fullerton Ave.)

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30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival

Start
Fri, November 08, 2024
End
Thu, November 21, 2024
Location
Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N State St.)

Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience.

Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black cinema. This annual festival highlights emerging and established talents and historical narratives, enriching the landscape of Black culture. The festival, held at the Gene Siskel Film Center, curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side.

The 30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held at the Gene Siskel Film Center November 8-21, 2024. The Black Harvest Film Festival invites Black, African American, and African Diaspora identifying directors, producers, and screenwriters to submit their work for consideration.