THE SPIRIT OF CHICAGO 8 | STRONG FEMALE LEAD | MARCH 8 - 14

THE SPIRIT OF CHICAGO 8 | STRONG FEMALE LEAD | MARCH 8 - 14

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Chicago Filmmakers presents Strong Female Lead, the eighth edition of “The Spirit of Chicago”, a virtual screening series featuring work by local filmmakers. Led by unapologetic, carefree, naive, and ambitious female characters in different stages of their lives, the films in this collection feature outstanding performances that capture the many complexities of women and womanhood.

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Chicago Filmmakers presents Strong Female Lead, the eighth edition of “The Spirit of Chicago”, a virtual screening series featuring work by local filmmakers. Led by unapologetic, carefree, naive, ambitious and brave female characters in different stages of their lives, the films in this collection feature outstanding performances that capture the many complexities of women and womanhood.

Streaming Monday, March 8 to Sunday, March 14. Suggested donation; a portion of the proceeds will benefit filmmakers included in the program.

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FUZZY LEGS | Directed by Amber Eswani | 12 mins

A Pakistani-American girl quickly finds out, middle school is not what it's all cracked up to be, and having hairy legs doesn't help.



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THE BOOK READING | Directed by Nina Slesinger | 3 mins

A proud book author takes her time with a captive audience.





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BADDIE | Directed by Ricardo Bouyett | 15 mins

A dance film set in the north-side neighborhoods of Chicago, BADDIE examines Tris as she navigates what it means to matter in this world.




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THE FOLLOWER | Directed by Patricia Frontain | 20 Mins

A mother and child struggle to find their voices when they realize that no one should live in fear. 


 
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