CINEYOUTH Saturday Screening: Cinema of Chicago (5:30pm)

5:30pm Program - Cinema of Chicago

These eight films feature powerful home grown narratives and documentaries that pay homage to our city’s rich history, culture, and passion for cinema.

*Admission is FREE. Please arrive early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to theater capacity.*

Pilsen, by Andres Aurelio (Age 18 / Chicago, IL)

This film depicts the celebration of Day of the Dead in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Before the Party, by Samuel Johnson (Age 18 / Chicago, IL)

A music video for NombreKari's song, “Before The Party.”

Sequential, by Teddy Holcomb (Age 17 / Chicago, IL)

A man is meditating on top of a hill when an arcade machine appears and zaps him into the game “Techno-World.” Inside, he is led through a sequence of events by a mysterious orb.

Why is there so much gun violence?, by Amarion Garrett (Age 18 / Chicago, IL)

This documentary sheds light on the causes of gun violence in Chicago and how citizens can help to reduce the frequency of gun violence.

DS Bicycles, by Justin Roy (Age 20 / Chicago, IL)

A documentary focusing on DS Bicycles, a bicycle shop run by Dan Wiley and Steven Mariash in Irving Park, Chicago, that is a hotspot for young bikers living in the area.

CXL, by Jordan Blazak (Age 22 / Chicago, IL)

A 140-year-old woman, sustained by a mobile life support chair, must come to terms with the reality of death.

We’re Here We’re Queer, by Connor O’Keefe (Age 20 / Chicago, IL)

At a student led drag show at DePaul University, young performers push the boundaries of gender performance by exploring the complexities and intersectionalities of their own identities.

Prom Mom, by Keyonne Barnes (Age 18 / Chicago, IL)

Despite her prom-obsessed mother's wishes, a teenage girl ditches the dance for a night of fun and discovers some disturbing secrets.