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Chicago Film Festival 2025: Diverse Films & Events Await

10/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival runs Oct. 15–26, 2025, at AMC New City, with screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events.
It features One Golden Summer, a documentary about the Jackie Robinson West Little League team.
It also presents Adult Children, a coming-of-age story about a high school senior navigating family dynamics.
Other notable titles include Luisa, addressing issues in group homes, and Three Goodbyes, exploring love and loss.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago International Film Festival, founded by Michael Kutza in 1964, is North America's longest-running competitive film festival. Since its inaugural event in 1965, it has showcased over 10,000 films from around the globe, fostering cultural dialogue and artistic expression. Today, it continues to highlight diverse narratives, such as "One Golden Summer," emphasizing community resilience and social awareness.

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Story summary

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival runs Oct. 15–26, 2025, at AMC New City, with screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events.
It features One Golden Summer, a documentary about the Jackie Robinson West Little League team.
It also presents Adult Children, a coming-of-age story about a high school senior navigating family dynamics.
Other notable titles include Luisa, addressing issues in group homes, and Three Goodbyes, exploring love and loss.

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