Chicago Media Project

10/07/2026

Our friends at the Chicago International Film Festival open their 62nd edition next week!

Here are 10 docs to check out in their program - secure your tickets today: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/festival/all-films-list/

14TH
A CITY IN THE FOREST
BURGUNDY
CARL SAGAN: WE ARE MADE OF STAR STUFF
CITIZEN OSAMA
REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION
SUMO: SPIRIT WEIGHS NOTHING
32 METERS
TIN CASTLE
TRI-CONTINENTAL, A LETTER TO OPEN IN CASE OF

09/24/2026

We hosted the powerful Chicago premiere of SILENCED, with a special Q&A following the film discussing the power of collective action to support survivors and push for equality.

Thanks to everyone who attended and to our panelists Sharmil Majmudar, Alaina Hampton, Darci Flynn, and moderator Dan Mihalopoulos.

09/22/2026

"An essential, galvanizing watch"

See you tonight at the Davis Theater for the Chicago premiere of SILENCED, the "vital" new doc about a lawyer fighting against the weaponization of defamation laws to silence survivors.

A special Speak Truth Q&A to follow the film with Sharmili Majmudar, Executive Vice President at Women Employed; Alaina Hampton, political consultant and strategist; and Darci Flynn, Founder of Brave Path Strategies, moderated by Dan Mihalopoulos, investigative reporter at WBEZ.

Get tickets now: https://davistheater.com/movies/silenced/

09/15/2026

Don't miss our Speak Truth screening of SILENCED, a moving new doc following international human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson as she fights back against defamation laws being used to silence survivors, on Tues. Sept. 22 at the Davis Theater.

Q&A to follow the film with Sharmili Majmudar, Executive Vice President at Women Employed; Alaina Hampton, political consultant and strategist; and Darci Flynn, Founder of Brave Path Strategies, moderated by Dan Mihalopoulos, investigative reporter at WBEZ.

Get tickets at https://davistheater.com/movies/silenced/

09/02/2026

We’re excited to present the Chicago premiere of SILENCED – a “powerful” new doc investigating how defamation laws are being weaponized to silence survivors – at the Davis Theater on Sept. 22.

Join us for this special screening, followed by a Speak Truth panel discussion, of Selina Miles’ acclaimed Sundance film following international human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson as she fights back against powerful systems discrediting and punishing women who speak out.

Get tickets now: https://davistheater.com/movies/silenced/

08/25/2026

"A sobering but somehow hopeful documentary about three American Doctors who travel to work at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Essential viewing."

Doc10 selection AMERICAN DOCTOR opens this week in Chicago.

See it Wed. at the Music Box Theatre with a special Q&A featuring director Poh Si Teng & Dr. Thaer Ahmad, or starting Fri. at the Siskel Film Center, with select post-screening Q&As with Dr. Ahmad.

08/06/2026

"Emotionally rich, terrifically paced and handsomely framed, this is an exceptional work that’s greater than its ingredients, sandwiching politics, commerce, and the joys of childhood all into one package."

Doc10 selection COOKIE QUEENS opens Friday at the Music Box Theatre via Roadside Attractions!

07/31/2026

Great to see MINDING THE GAP — a 2018 Doc10 Official Selection and a moving Illinois-set coming-of-age story — included on The Hollywood Reporter's list of The 25 Best Documentaries of All Time:

From 'Grey Gardens' to 'The Gleaners and I,' 'Gimme Shelter' to 'Grizzly Man' and beyond, THR critics pick their favorite non-fiction films of all time.

07/17/2026

Add a documentary to your watchlist this weekend!

Doc10 selection REMAKE — Ross McElwee's "stunning," "remarkably affecting," and "funny as well as brutally honest" new film about the loss of his son — opens today at the Music Box Theatre.

05/08/2026

Doc10 2026 may be over — but we’re got more programming ahead!

Stay tuned for more screenings of inspiring docs, and impactful conversations on key issues, in the months ahead!

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