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- Hancock is a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image.
- This hilarious comedy tells the story of Toña and Paquita, the housekeepers for the aristocratic González-Dubois family. These domestic employees have been mistreated for quite some time and they are tired of their situation. So when the family plans a shopping trip to Miami, the maids have a plan of their own; to take control of the mansion. Unexpectedly, they will also discover a family secret.
- Two struggling jazz musicians buck the odds in their attempt to form a band and take it on the road.
- "Holy Ground" is the story of Chicago's emergence as one of the largest cities in the world from the perspective of the Catholics.
- Believing that military experience will make him a strong and respected man, Jorge, a young Ecuadorian, joins the armed forces in the midst of his country's 1941 border war with Peru. Captured and imprisoned by enemy forces and given up for dead, Jorge faces neglect, hunger, and, possibly, even death as he recovers from his injuries. He will soon have to choose between escaping with fellow prisoner Hugo or staying at the camp under the care of the Peruvian nurse Dolores, with whom he's fallen in love.
- 17 Seconds' is a unique project that doesn't just document the Stanley Cup win, but tells the story from an inside vantage point, something not usually captured in sports films. The access and rapport the Banner Collective team has with the Blackhawks players and organization ultimately gives fans an intimate look into the thrill of a historic victory and the subsequent celebration.
- The country that once had the highest economic growth in the world is now a benchmark of collapse and misery. I Am The People: Venezuela Under Populism is a documentary film that sets out to expose the skillful mechanisms of authoritarian power in the government initiated by Hugo Chávez and continued by Nicolás Maduro. The film uncovers the emergence of the charismatic leader at a time of crisis and how -supported by soaring oil prices- he paves the way to seize institutions, polarize society, silence the media and dismantle the production apparatus. All this, of course, on behalf of the people. In a world increasingly less transparent, where the shortcut of populism lurks to endanger democracies, I Am The People compels us to ask ourselves if any society, however stable, can be considered invulnerable to a populist irruption and its consequences.
- A woman who accidentally runs over and kills an endangered snake is put on trial by a misogynist judge. She then tries to save herself by spinning an impossibly tall, "Arabian Nights"-esque tale of gossip and intrigue that eventually involves everyone in their small town.
- "Thor at the Bus Stop" is a comedy that begins with Thor, the Norse God of Lightning, as he makes his first journey through a suburban neighborhood on the day he will die fighting to save the word--and nobody cares. Thor starts a chain reaction of interweaving story-lines packed with zany characters and themes about goodness and the power of cool.
- Andrea is a young journalist who feels her professional and personal life have come to a halt. But the return of Lorenzo, her former college flame she once dumped, now turned rock star, will give her a new perspective on life, love and being true to herself.
- Consuelo, a survivor of domestic violence, waits for the next train that will take her to a new life as she begins to reminisce about the time she spent at a shelter for abused women. There she met Celia, a woman Consuelo tried to help. Unfortunately, no matter how hard Consuelo tried, Celia opted to follow the wrong path. For this big screen adaptation of his powerful flamenco piece, receiving its world premiere at our Festival, Lorente builds the story with a singular mix of Spanish dance, cinematographic narrative and the testimonials of survivors of domestic violence. The film stars Paloma Gómez y Raquel Gómez, former National Ballet of Spain, alongside such distinguished Spanish actors as Juanjo Artero, Andoni Ferreño, Ramón Langa, Manuel Galiana and Carmen de la Maza, among others... The original piece had its U.S. Premiere right here in Chicago at Northeastern Illinois University in a collaboration with Ensemble Español.
- 'Six moments, common situations, broken lives, encounters, like the image in a kaleidoscope occur and disappear'
- A bluntly satiric look at the iconography of pornography narratives, this video reconstitutes typical porn dialogue into deadpan banter, devoid of passion, calling attention to the absurdly constructed nature of the sex film and its audience's subsequent desensitization.
- A spice company announces a nationwide contest where 2,000 pressure cookers will be handed out in exchange for 20 labels of one of their products. All hell breaks loose when the participants discover that their efforts will come to nothing.
- Esperanza is a blind woman who lives alone in the Cuban countryside. When Mario, a criminal on-the-run, breaks into her house and threatens to have his way with her, Esperanza distracts him by sharing three of the dozens of tales she has written about "common people worth remembering": all take place at a different period of Cuba's recent history.
- In this picaresque comedy from the director of Colombia's box-office success "The Trip 1 & 2", Lothario Martin has come to the realization that he needs to settle down. He strongly believes he can only do so by molding his behavior to the wishes of the woman he will eventually marry. However, he first must find her. He registers on an online dating site even though the answer to all of his troubles is right under his nose.
- This Emmy-Award winning documentary explores the history and legacy of Maestro Paul Freeman and the Chicago Sinfonietta with rare historical footage and interviews with orchestra members, media figures and the Maestro himself. Go behind the scenes with Maestro Paul Freeman and the Chicago Sinfonietta as the nation's most diverse orchestra prepares for its landmark tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Over footage from Tom Palazzolo's 1967 film O, voiceover narration explains, "Experimenting with collages of sounds, lights, colors, and expanded horizons of patterns and shapes, the experimental filmmakers of the New American Cinema evoke enormous emotional responses from a new generation of film audiences." Zina Bethune's voiceover proceeds to describe the funding models and production methods of contemporary American independent filmmakers, accompanied by footage of Palazzolo shooting a Bolex camera on a boat in Provincetown, MA, seated next to wife Marcia. After a brief stop at frequent collaborator Bernie Beckman's studio, the camera then follows Palazzolo down a Chicago alleyway. He photographs various people around the city while describing his artistic motivations and filmmaking process over voiceover. We then see Palazzolo in his studio, painting an image based on one of his photographs. Palazzolo then introduces his film O before a screening at a community center, which is followed by an excerpt from the film. Palazzolo is then seen walking around a crowded downtown Chicago with his 16mm camera as the credits roll. The year before The Filmmaker was made, the United States Information Agency had asked Palazzolo to serve as a representative of American independent filmmaking abroad. During a three month tour of the Middle East, Ceylon, India, and Turkey, Palazzolo screened his 16mm films for local audiences. This film was made upon Palazzolo's return, and was then shown in the Middle East.
- Follow the exciting lifestyle of a real "Ninja Warrior". Stephen Saprid is a hit TV game show contestant trying his shot at fame. In this documentary, follow the exciting lifestyle of a real "Ninja Warrior". Stephen Saprid is a hit TV game show contestant trying his shot at fame. Witness the struggle and accomplishments of a 28 year old Chicago resident as he pours his sweat, tears, music, and charm to win his idealization of a real American dream. Follow Stephen as he is invited to meet with many disabled children who help him find motivation and inspiration while they have fun and exercise despite their limitations or setbacks. The film also educates the viewer on some common health problems associated with being overweight and not receiving enough exercise. Follow Stephen as he meets with professionals in the health and wellness field to explore his dreams in fitness and discuss the challenges he will face.
- This Chicago-made video centers on a support group for gay men of color; the six members discuss barebacking, fidelity, bisexuality, etc. This is the second installment in a series, funded in part by the Chicago Department of Health, intended to promote HIV awareness. The educational agenda results in some stiff moments ("But why should I get an HIV test?" "Well, let me tell you four good reasons..."), but the talented actors do a good job of selling the material and codirectors Sharon Zurek and Lora Branch strike a nice balance between didacticism and drama. By the cliff-hanger ending I cared enough to want to know what happened next. 60 min.
- Chef Leo Spizzirri is a trained artisan baker, dough specialist, and member of the US World Pizza Champions team. Chef Leo invites you to come along to hang out with some of his friends, some of which just so happen to be some of the best chefs from around the world. Watch as Leo cooks amazing dishes and teaches the viewer insider tips and tricks.
- A polar bear interacts with their neighboring species in this beautifully animated short. The sea dwelling characters explore their environment and ecosystem throughout a day. Encountering both the delights and challenges of underwater life, this film will take you through a vivid, lively environment that is usually hidden to humans. At the end of the day, boredom is a matter of perspective.
- When a frozen mailman from the 60's is found in a Springfield glacier, doubts arise about whether Abe really is Homer's father.
- This is the episode that started it all. Producer Jimmy MacMillan pulled together Chicago's best pastry talents (Meg Galus, Greg Mosko, Jove Hubbard and Sarah Kosikowski) to compete in the pilot episode of the Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition.
- In this episode, our contestants (Meg Galus of NoMI Kitchen, Greg Mosko of North Pond, Jove Hubbard of The James Hotel, and Sarah Kosikowski of Sixteen at Trump Tower) must use the 'mystery box' to prepare their Amuse (a one-bite taster). With limited time and over twenty ingredients and tools to choose from, tensions run high...
- If you've been following the previous episodes, you've witnessed the daunting mystery box and seen the presentations of 'the Amuse.' Now follow our four Chicago Chef Competitors as they construct very different (and mouthwatering) plated desserts!
- Chef Melissa Coppel of JeanMarie Auboine Chocolatier in Las Vegas, Chef Chris Ford of Wit & Wisdom in Baltimore, Chef Thomas Raquel of Acadia Restaurant in Chicago, and Chef Philip Speer of Uchi Restaurant in Austin are introduced as the four Chef Competitors in Season Two of the Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition!
- You've met the Chef Competitors, now let's heat up the action! Each Competitor is given a choice of mystery ingredients and must created a molded Gelato dessert for Chef Judges Curtis Duffy, Della Gosset, and Dana Cree to taste. A lot of beauty and a little drama awaits.
- You've met the four Chef Competitors and seen their work. Now it's time see who goes home with the prize! Watch as the Chef Judges deliberate and critique the all-important plated desserts. Then join us at the award party at Acadia Restaurant in Chicago, catered by Grace restaurant, also in Chicago.
- Meet the four contestants: Meg Galus of NoMi Restaurant at Park Hyatt Chicago, Michaela Hapak of Splendido Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Jim Hutchison of Winvian Relais & Chateaux in Morrix, Connecticut, and Sean Pera of The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The Chef Competitors' presentations are mouthwatering in the first challenge of Season Three, the Artisan Milkshake Challenge!
- 2011–2015TV EpisodeUsing organic and fair trade ingredients, the Chef Competitors design and create a composed dessert within a cast 4" sphere for the Sphere Mold Challenge (aka the "Meg Galus Challenge"). The top-tier Chef Judges (Antonio Bachour, Curtis Duffy and Will Goldfarb) offer astute comments. With beautiful dessert creations and insightful dialogue, this is an inspiring challenge you don't want to miss!
- 2011–2015TV EpisodeThe final challenge of Season Three really ups the ante as the four Chef Competitors must adapt their Signature Plated Desserts and present them not on standard white plates but on colorful Steelite Craft textured plates. We get to 'taste' their creations through the insightful comments of the Chef Judges. Which is your favorite?
- This episode follows our four Chef Contestants, selected from among the world's top restaurant pastry chefs, as the winner of Season Three of the Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition is announced! The elaborate awards reception was held at the three-Michelin-star Grace restaurant in Chicago.