“The film was very powerful and touched on many issues/themes that we study in class. I also think that it is imperative that our students are exposed to the struggles others in the world face.”
Carol Moran, teacher, Chicago Military Academy, Bronzeville on Amandla!
“It was my first field trip and it was fun, interesting and educational! Thanks for inviting us to see this movie! It shows the truth about immigrants and the problems that they have to confront to get here.”
Jazmin Sanchez, student, Schurz HS on The New Americans
Education
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year-round cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the arts of film and the moving image. We serve Chicago’s diverse and under-served citizenry by providing access to world-class cinema. We aim to enrich Chicago’s cultural environment by presenting film in contexts that encourage discussion and debate.
For over 15 years, Cinema/Chicago’s Education Outreach Program has fostered media literacy and multi-cultural understanding by bringing international film to Chicago Public School students, training Chicago educators, and encouraging youth filmmakers in their creative endeavors.
At Cinema/Chicago, believe that film is a powerful tool that promotes media literacy and enhances critical thinking skills. The Education Outreach Program provides young people with cultural exposure and multicultural understanding.
For over 15 years, Cinema/Chicago's Education Outreach Program has fostered communication, media literacy and multi-cultural understanding by bringing international film to Chicago public high school students, training Chicago educators, and encouraging youth filmmakers in their creative endeavors.
Cinema/Chicago Education Outreach January 2010 screening of documentary P*Star Rising.
education
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- Get Involved
Real Women Have Curves star, America Ferrera, signs autographs for students.
cine youth festival
Passionate. Honest. Inventive. Young visionaries let their voices be heard at Cinema/Chicago's CineYouth Festival. The two-day CineYouth Festival showcases work from filmmakers under the age of 20 and from across the country. Last year’s Festival featured 95 films, with screenings and workshops. more