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Monday, August 25th - 7pm
Claudia cassidy theater

78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL

Global Kaleidoscope Night: Midwestern Stories, Global Roots

Embark on a cinematic journey around the world, told through the lens of Midwestern voices. Global Kaleidoscope Night celebrates the richness of diverse cultures, showcasing films that weave together the heartland’s untold connections to the wider world. These are stories from across the globe, curated by Midwesterners, about the people, places, and traditions that tie us to something bigger. Immerse yourself in captivating stories that stretch from our own backyards to distant corners of the globe and gain a deeper appreciation for the tapestry of humanity's cultural heritage.

 

Pre-Hang at 5:00 PM

PLUS – join us before the screening for a casual pre-hang at Adamus Restaurant & Bar (10 S Wabash Ave), right down the street from The Claudia Cassidy Theater.

 

We'll be meeting up at 4:30PM for a low-key gathering with Happy Hour specials, games, and community connection. Enjoy:

 

🍷 Wines by the Glass – $8
🍹 Cocktails – $10
🍺 Beer Bottles & Cans – $8

 

Snacks and food are also available to keep the good vibes going!

After party at emerald loop

📍 Emerald Loop Bar & Grill | 216 N Wabash Ave | Immediately following the screening

We'll be keeping our time honored tradition alive by heading to the Emerald Loop Bar & Grill after the final film to toast to a night of incredible stories. We hope to see you there!

Venue

​Global Kaleidoscope Screening

The Claudia Cassidy Theater at The Chicago Cultural Center

78 E. Washington St.

The line-up

KHSARA - Dean Bushala

The Museum - Annette Elliot

Wind Walker - Daniel Simon Zhang

What I Am Today: Maa Maa Dei - Ian Szetho

Paper Flower - Joe Miñoso

A Bird Hit My Window and Now I'm a Lesbian - Carmela Murphy, AJ Dubler

IS IT LIKE, A DATE?!? - Eliana Pipes

accessibility

The Midwest Film Festival is honored to partner with the Chicago Film Office to present our programming in the fully

ADA-accessible Chicago Cultural Center.

For details about the specific accessibility offerings at Midwest Film Festival events please click the link below.

We are committed to making film more accessible by prioritizing accommodations such as captioning, audio description, assistive listening devices, and ADA compliant spaces, while continually seeking feedback to improve accessibility. By centering these efforts, we strive to create a welcoming space where every guest can fully engage with cinema.

 

Please contact our team at info@midwestfilm.com to request accessibility resources. When possible, we appreciate at least a week of advance notice so that we can make arrangements to meet your needs. 

​Do not hesitate to reach out to our staff at info@midwestfilm.com with any questions, special requests, or feedback on how we can improve accessibility at our programs.

 

​​​If you have ​attended one of our events please fill out our Accessibility Scorecard. 

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