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Festivals/Programs: CineYouth
March 23, 2026
(Dis) Embodied
Bodies, the vessels of our minds and souls, are unstable, shaped as much by perception as experience. These films trace moments of connection and estrangement from the self. Rooted in queerness and unconventionality, they ask what it means to inhabit a body—and to slip outside it. Films ...
March 23, 2026
Time Capsules: Documentary
Time Capsules let memories from the past resurface. These portraits trace liminal moments in our everyday lives: gestures of care, acts of creation, and the ties that bind us. In holding tradition, grief, and resilience, these films invite us to reflect on what time carries forward. Film...
March 23, 2026
Check Your Local Listings
The Windy City…what more needs to be said? These films sure know! From the underground music scene to local fashion, obscure histories to the history being written right now, and deeply personal statements, these films are ingrained with their own unique DNA informed by the city we call ...
March 23, 2026
Between Homes
It’s hard to leave home—but who hurts more: the one who leaves or the one who stays? Whether it’s longing for a place you’ve never been or starting over elsewhere, each life carries its own story. These films explore how memory, family, and identity shift across borders—and what it means...
March 23, 2026
Dreamstates: Experimental
Step into the strange worlds and singular visions of these filmmakers. From euphoric dreams to jaded headspaces, these visceral films encourage joy, offer earnestness, and subvert the familiar. Feel the colors wash over you, succumb to the soundscapes, and enter a dreamstate. Films in th...
