Saturday, November 5 at 2pm | Youth, students, and audiences of all ages are invited to attend this free, 90 minute program of family-friendly short films and stories, presented by Project Rainbow, a new Cook County-created, family-focused initiative, under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, to address the educational barriers exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A collection of films from the Black Harvest Film Festival lineup, as well as locally made short films by youth filmmakers, will be screened, and ticket holders recieve complimentary popcorn and soda or water. Select works in the program will also be available on Project Rainbow’s free app for families and audiences to enjoy at home. Presented as a collaborative program between Cook County, Urban Gateways, Free Spirit Media and the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Black Harvest Film Festival. Learn more about Project Rainbow at projectrainbow.cookcountyil.gov. Free tickets available at the box office.
Black Harvest Film Festival: Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American and African Diaspora experience. The Festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side. View full festival lineup.
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