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SUMMARY:ISHIBUMI
DESCRIPTION:Ishibumi is a quiet and reflective film about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the lives forever changed by it. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda\, the film is a reworking of a 1969 television program originally produced by Hiroshima Television. Rather than presenting the event through dramatic reenactments or graphic imagery\, Ishibumi focuses on memory\, testimony\, and the lasting weight of history. \nThe film is built around a simple but powerful structure. It documents the names and brief life details of people who died as a result of the bombing. These names are read aloud\, accompanied by still images of present-day Hiroshima. Streets\, rivers\, schools\, and ordinary buildings appear calm and unchanged\, yet they carry the invisible presence of those who once lived there. This contrast between peaceful modern scenery and the tragedy tied to it gives the film its emotional strength. \nKoreeda’s approach is restrained and respectful. He avoids sensationalism and instead allows silence\, repetition\, and careful pacing to guide the viewer. By focusing on individuals rather than statistics\, Ishibumi restores a sense of humanity to an event often discussed only in large numbers. Each name represents a personal story\, a family\, and a future that was lost. \nAs a remake\, the film also raises questions about remembrance and responsibility. Koreeda preserves the spirit of the original program while bringing it to a new generation. He emphasizes the importance of listening\, remembering\, and acknowledging the past without turning it into spectacle. \nIshibumi is not an easy film\, but it is a meaningful one. It serves as both a memorial and a reminder\, asking viewers to reflect on the consequences of war and the importance of preserving historical memory. Through its simplicity\, the film delivers a powerful and lasting impact. \nDirector: Hirokazu Koreeda \nStars: Haruka Ayase\, Akira Ikegami
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/ishibumi/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:THE NATURAL
DESCRIPTION:The Natural is a classic American sports film that mixes baseball with myth\, fate\, and redemption. The story centers on Roy Hobbs\, a quiet\, middle-aged man who suddenly joins a struggling Major League Baseball team. With no public history and no explanation for his arrival\, Roy immediately stands out. Once he steps onto the field\, his rare ability becomes impossible to ignore. \nRoy hits the ball farther and harder than anyone else. He plays with confidence and instinct\, turning heads and changing the team’s fortunes almost overnight. Fans cheer him\, teammates depend on him\, and opponents fear him. His handmade bat\, “Wonderboy\,” becomes a powerful symbol of his identity and his purpose\, linking his success to something larger than skill alone. \nThe film gradually reveals that Roy’s story did not begin late in life. Years earlier\, he showed the same promise as a young prodigy\, only to have his career violently cut short. Now older and carrying emotional scars\, Roy fights for a second chance. Age\, temptation\, and outside pressure test his focus and threaten to derail him again. \nBeyond the game\, The Natural explores ambition\, integrity\, and the true meaning of heroism. Roy must choose between selfish glory and playing for something greater than himself. His decisions shape not only his future\, but the fate of the team that believes in him. \nStylized visuals and dramatic moments give baseball a mythic quality. Every game feels larger than life. At its core\, The Natural tells a story about redemption and belief. It argues that talent alone does not make a hero. Character does. And even when time runs short\, a second chance can still lead to greatness. \nDirector: Barry Levinson \nStars: Robert Redford\, Robert Duvall\, Glenn Close
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-natural/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:THE NATURAL
DESCRIPTION:The Natural is a classic American sports film that mixes baseball with myth\, fate\, and redemption. The story centers on Roy Hobbs\, a quiet\, middle-aged man who suddenly joins a struggling Major League Baseball team. With no public history and no explanation for his arrival\, Roy immediately stands out. Once he steps onto the field\, his rare ability becomes impossible to ignore. \nRoy hits the ball farther and harder than anyone else. He plays with confidence and instinct\, turning heads and changing the team’s fortunes almost overnight. Fans cheer him\, teammates depend on him\, and opponents fear him. His handmade bat\, “Wonderboy\,” becomes a powerful symbol of his identity and his purpose\, linking his success to something larger than skill alone. \nThe film gradually reveals that Roy’s story did not begin late in life. Years earlier\, he showed the same promise as a young prodigy\, only to have his career violently cut short. Now older and carrying emotional scars\, Roy fights for a second chance. Age\, temptation\, and outside pressure test his focus and threaten to derail him again. \nBeyond the game\, The Natural explores ambition\, integrity\, and the true meaning of heroism. Roy must choose between selfish glory and playing for something greater than himself. His decisions shape not only his future\, but the fate of the team that believes in him. \nStylized visuals and dramatic moments give baseball a mythic quality. Every game feels larger than life. At its core\, The Natural tells a story about redemption and belief. It argues that talent alone does not make a hero. Character does. And even when time runs short\, a second chance can still lead to greatness. \nDirector: Barry Levinson \nStars: Robert Redford\, Robert Duvall\, Glenn Close
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-natural-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026\nThe Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026\, marking two decades of unforgettable stories\, breathtaking landscapes\, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event\, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe. \nAnglers\, explorers\, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to experience this special edition of the tour as it travels to cities nationwide. Featuring stunning cinematography\, compelling narratives\, and adrenaline-filled moments on the water\, the 20th Annual F3T is a tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring fly fishing culture that has grown with the tour over the past twenty years. This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places\, inspiring conservation stories\, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport\, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression. \nPresented by: Skwala\, Yeti\, Costa\, NRS\, Ross Reels\, Airlite\, Scientific Anglers\, Sawyer\, Benchmade\, Stranahan’s\, Richardson\, London Lakes\, Flytime Fishing\, Yakoda\, Turtlebox\, TroutRoutes\, Rambler\, Restorline\, Adventure Entertainment\, Trout Routes\, Fly Water Travel\, Got Fishing\, Flylords\, Casting for Recovery\, Howler Bros\, Montana\, Fish\, Parks\, & Wildlife\, Travel Creel Hospitality\, Iceland Fishing Guide. \nMore information on this years films can be found on the F3T website. \nThe F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and we are proud to be an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction. \nFly Fishing Film Tour is co-presented by Gorton and Lake Forest Open Lands and Sponsored by Maddie Dugan
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fly-fishing-film-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film
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SUMMARY:FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fly Fishing Film Tour Returns to Gorton\nThe Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026\, marking two decades of unforgettable stories\, breathtaking landscapes\, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event\, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe. \nAnglers\, explorers\, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to experience this special edition of the tour as it travels to cities nationwide. Featuring stunning cinematography\, compelling narratives\, and adrenaline-filled moments on the water\, the 20th Annual F3T is a tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring fly fishing culture that has grown with the tour over the past twenty years. This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places\, inspiring conservation stories\, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport\, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression. \nPresented by: Skwala\, Yeti\, Costa\, NRS\, Ross Reels\, Airlite\, Scientific Anglers\, Sawyer\, Benchmade\, Stranahan’s\, Richardson\, London Lakes\, Flytime Fishing\, Yakoda\, Turtlebox\, TroutRoutes\, Rambler\, Restorline\, Adventure Entertainment\, Trout Routes\, Fly Water Travel\, Got Fishing\, Flylords\, Casting for Recovery\, Howler Bros\, Montana\, Fish\, Parks\, & Wildlife\, Travel Creel Hospitality\, Iceland Fishing Guide. \nMore information on this years films can be found on the F3T website. \nThe F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and we are proud to be an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction. \nFly Fishing Film Tour is co-presented by Gorton and Lake Forest Open Lands and Sponsored by Maddie Dugan
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fly-fishing-film-tour-2026-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film
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SUMMARY:BRING THEM HOME
DESCRIPTION:Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya is a documentary about a long effort by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to return wild buffalo\, known as iinnii\, to the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. The film tells a story of persistence\, cultural survival\, and responsibility. It shows how the return of the buffalo means far more than conservation. \nFor the Blackfoot people\, the buffalo is central to life. It shaped food systems\, ceremonies\, and identity. When buffalo were nearly wiped out in the nineteenth century\, Indigenous communities suffered alongside them. That loss broke traditions and disrupted ways of living that had lasted for generations. The film makes clear that restoring the buffalo also means restoring culture. \nThe documentary follows elders\, leaders\, and community members as they work toward this goal. They face political opposition and land-use conflicts. Ranching interests and government policies create barriers. Modern borders complicate the process. Despite these challenges\, the effort continues over many years. \nElders share teachings and memories tied to the buffalo. Younger generations speak about reclaiming culture and sovereignty. The land itself becomes a witness to the struggle. Wide landscapes and quiet moments emphasize patience and commitment. When buffalo finally return to reservation land\, the moment carries deep emotional weight. \nThe film presents restoration as an active choice. It links ecological health to cultural healing. Bringing the buffalo home helps rebalance the land. It also strengthens identity and pride within the community. \nBring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya argues that healing cannot happen in pieces. The land and the people are connected. The return of the buffalo marks a step toward renewal\, continuity\, and a future shaped by Indigenous leadership. \nThere will be a Q&A session following the film with the film’s producer Sarah Clarke!\nDirectors: Daniel Glick\, Ivan MacDonald\, Ivy MacDonald \nStars: Lily Gladstone\, Paulette Fox\, Ervin Carlson
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/bring-them-home/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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