Chicago Media Project

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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05/04/2026

The amazing Salman Rushdie on the importance of stories in this moment.

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05/04/2026

“Documentary in particular, more so than most mediums has a way to emotionally connect with people that other things can’t. We’re trying to get this in front of as many people as possible to show them, what does it feel like to be shot by ICE? What does it feel like to have your family members being targeted?” - filmmaker Andrew Freer

“Rights are still getting violated, democratic values are still getting violated,” Freer said. “Hopefully this can keep a pulse on things and make people aware that this happened last year, but it’s still going on and we still need to pay attention and not lose focus.”

Documentary film festival premiered six films that chronicled stories of Chicagoans affected by last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz immigration raids.

05/02/2026

Director J.M Harper on what he learned making his new documentary SOUL PATROL

04/30/2026

Last night we had a screening of STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! followed by a powerful Q&A with Amy Goodman (over Zoom), Juan Gonzalez, Tracy Baim, Daniel Ash, and director Tia Lessin.

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04/29/2026

Announcement: STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! and GIVE ME THE BALL! are now RUSH ONLY — people interested in tickets should arrive 30 mins prior to the start of showtime to enter the rush line. Thank you.

04/29/2026

Chicagoans are IN to fight for our democracy after last night’s screening of THE LAST REPUBLICAN and a special Q&A with Adam Kinzinger (over Zoom), Skye Perryman, Nancy French, Melissa Bean, & Michael Gordon.

Audiencegoers also got the chance to talk about voting with reps from Operation Swing State.

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04/28/2026

Last night we celebrated the power of comedy with a screening of NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU and a discussion with Adam Burke, Jenn Ellison, Gregory Frezados, and Jill Hopkins.

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04/27/2026

Doc10 Special Guest Update! 🎾

Visionary. Trailblazer. Icon. BILLIE JEAN KING is joining Doc10 for a post-screening Q&A following the Chicago premiere of GIVE ME THE BALL!

Thursday, April 30, 7pm at the Davis Theater! Get your tickets now at Doc10.org. This one is guaranteed to sell out!

04/18/2026

"We would not exist without individuals who believe in the power of media to bring about change."

Doc10 & CMP co-founder Paula Froehle spoke with Block Club Chicago about the 11th edition of our Festival, our new Speak Truth program, and the importance of nonfiction films for this moment:

The festival runs April 24-May 3 at Lincoln Square's Davis Theater with 12 official selections, in addition to shorts, events and special guests including Henry Winkler and Salman Rushdie.