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Film News: 30th Black Harvest Film Festival Nov. 8-21, 2024

Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 8, 2024 - 8:59pm

CHICAGO – The Black Harvest Film Festival celebrates its 30th edition on Opening Night, November 8th, 2024, and continues through November 21st. The Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film, born from the urgent need to celebrate the Black experience.

Podtalk: Curator Jada-Amina of the 29th Black Harvest Film Festival, November 3-16, 2023

Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 1, 2023 - 8:00am

CHICAGO – As Chicago’s Black Harvest Film Festival enters its third decade, new leadership are providing the filmmaker’s showcase. The theme for 2023 is “Revolutionary Visions,” and putting the program together is Lead Film Curator Jada-Amina and Fest Coordinator Nick Leffal. Opening Night is November 3rd, and for a list of films/info, click BLACK HARVEST.

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Movie Gifts: Tis the Season for ‘Paramount Scares Vol. 2’ Collection

CHICAGO – In anticipation of the scariest week of the year, HollywoodChicago.com launches its 2024 Movie Gifts series, which will suggest DVDs and collections for holiday giving.
Theater Review: ‘Inherit the Wind’ Speaks to Today at the Goodman Theatre

CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.