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Chiara

  Susanna Nicchiarelli

  Italy      2022    

Synopsis

Assisi, 1211. 18-year-old Chiara is convinced by her friend Francesco to take a vow of poverty. Cutting ties with her wealthy family, she embarks on a journey of devotion, passion, and rebellion. Based on the real life of Santa Chiara of Assisi, this impassioned musical tracks one woman’s lifelong, revolutionary fight for equality.

 Italian with subtitles 
  106 minutes

Screenings & Events

In-person Screening

Wed, May 22 @ 6:30pm CDT

at Chicago History Museum

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