Our Must-See Screenings at Chicago International Film Festival
The 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off this week with screenings in venues all over the city — even virtually, in people’s living rooms. The event spans 12 days and spotlights more than 90 features and 60 shorts, from big budget films to international indies to documentaries to, of course, local filmmakers. Reporter Leigh Giangreco is writing all about the festival this year. She talks with host Jacoby Cochran about a few key films with ties to Chicago.
Films We Discussed:
A Compassionate Spy, directed by Steve James
The Year Between, directed by Alex Heller
Call Jane, directed by Phyllis Nagy
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones, directed by Harriet Marin Jones
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, directed by Rian Johnson
Devotion, directed by J.D. Dillard
58th Chicago International Film Festival Guide
Quick correction: Jacoby and Leigh misidentified the magazine that currently features Jonathan Majors on the cover. It's Men's Health magazine.
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