U.S. Archives - Cinema/Chicago

Late Fame

Cinema Chicago / July 16, 2026

Late Fame is the story of Ed Saxberger (Dafoe), who wrote a book of poetry a long time ago that no one ever cared about. When a group of young artists rediscovers his work, he must reassess his genius. The wild card in the group is Gloria (Lee), a talented and mercurial theatre actress who toys with affections and who is all set to be admired by this legendary Saxberger figure from a gritty New York golden age.

The Invite

Cinema Chicago / May 21, 2026

Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

Bike Vessel

Cinema Chicago / April 22, 2026

After undergoing a quadruple bypass operation, Donnie Seals, Sr. decides to completely overhaul his life and takes up cycling. He convinces his son (the film’s director Eric Seals) to join him, and together the duo embark on an epic ride from St. Louis to Chicago. This stirring documentary inspires with a very personal story about self-empowerment while also taking a hard look at the health disparities impacting the Black community.