CINEYOUTH Saturday Screening: Cinema of Chicago (5:30pm)

5:30PM PROGRAM - CINEMA OF CHICAGOThese eight films feature powerful home grown narratives and documentaries that pay homage to our city’s rich history, culture, and passion for cinema. *Admission is FREE. Please arrive early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to theater capacity.* ------------------------- _Pilsen_, by Andres Aurelio (Age 18 / Chicago, IL) This film depicts the celebration of Day of the Dead in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. _Before the Party_, by Samuel Johnson (Age 18 / Chicago, IL) A music video for NombreKari's song, “Before The Party.” _Sequential_, by Teddy Holcomb (Age 17 / Chicago, IL) A man is meditating on top of a hill when an arcade machine appears and zaps him into the game “Techno-World.” Inside, he is led through a sequence of events by a mysterious orb. _WHY IS THERE SO MUCH GUN VIOLENCE?_, BY AMARION GARRETT (AGE 18 / CHICAGO, IL) This documentary sheds light on the causes of gun violence in Chicago and how citizens can help to reduce the frequency of gun violence. _DS BICYCLES_, BY JUSTIN ROY (AGE 20 / CHICAGO, IL) A documentary focusing on DS Bicycles, a bicycle shop run by Dan Wiley and Steven Mariash in Irving Park, Chicago, that is a hotspot for young bikers living in the area. _CXL_, by Jordan Blazak (Age 22 / Chicago, IL) A 140-year-old woman, sustained by a mobile life support chair, must come to terms with the reality of death. WE’RE HERE WE’RE QUEER, BY CONNOR O’KEEFE (AGE 20 / CHICAGO, IL) At a student led drag show at DePaul University, young performers push the boundaries of gender performance by exploring the complexities and intersectionalities of their own identities. _Prom Mom_, by Keyonne Barnes (Age 18 / Chicago, IL) Despite her prom-obsessed mother's wishes, a teenage girl ditches the dance for a night of fun and discovers some disturbing secrets.