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Film Country: U.S.
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
Familial Ground
Family is never perfect. In this program, we come to terms with difficult parental relationships, dive headfirst into frightening new circumstances, and face what cannot be undone. These films don’t sugarcoat it…but if they prove anything, it’s that you’re never truly alone. Films in thi...
March 23, 2026
Saturday Night LOLs
Live from Chicago, it's CineYouth’s comedy program! We've got a great show for you tonight: from potty humor to a failed message in a bottle to an unconventional love story, these films are sure to make your cheeks hurt from laughing. So stick around, and enjoy the show! Films in this pr...
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...
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...
