1893 CHICAGO’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Join us for the in-person premiere of 1983 CHICAGO’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION at Chicago Filmmakers on Saturday, September 10th at 5PM. Followed by an augmented reality demonstration for attendees!

Over one hundred and twenty five years ago the Columbian Exposition was staged in Chicago on Lake Michigan's shoreline. Visitors from around the country and world were first introduced to many industrial technologies and commercial offerings that would shape 20th century culture.

Directed by Michael Finney, this film explores a collection of event photographs and juxtaposes them against a set of modern images to catalog the living remnants in art and architecture around the city as a legacy to the 1893 World's Fair. (United States, 2020, 47 mins)

"Delving into this history has been a really organic process that I just sort of fell backwards into without the foresight to create an object with physical permanence. It's really amazing to hold the finished products while exploring this event over the last four years." - Michael Finney, Director

Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema

In-person screenings are held at Chicago Filmmakers firehouse cinema located at 1326 W Hollywood Ave in the Edgewater neighborhood. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime and be ready to present your order confirmation number for admission. Proof of up to date Covid-19 vaccination is no longer required; Masks are strongly encouraged while indoors. Click here for accessibility information.