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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival Closing Night Feature: ALL SKATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns in 2026 for its Sweet 16 edition\, celebrating sixteen years of independent cinema with a diverse\, ambitious\, and international slate of feature and short films. The festival runs March 12–23\, 2026.\nThis year’s festival will screen films at three venues: the College of Lake County in Grayslake\, Gorton Center in Lake Forest\, and — for the first time — the Antioch Theater in Antioch\, expanding the festival’s footprint and access across Lake County. \nGorton Center is proud to be hosting the closing night feature film\, “All Skate”!\nALL SKATE is the full history of roller rinks and roller skating as told by a diverse group of people who are currently involved with roller skating and rinks\, and through my point of view having grown up in a roller rink built by my grandfather.​ \nWe cover everything from the early inline skating inventions\, the patented Plimpton four-wheel design which prevailed\, and then go though multiple phases of popularity including 1920s skaters including vaudeville performers and silent films\, professional roller sports\, the Skating Vanities\, the 40s/50s during and post WWII when we expanded to over 5000 mostly family-owned roller rinks in the US\, to the huge 1970s roller disco era\, the return of roller blades in the 80s.​ \nWe also visit the times of decline over the years\, especially since the 2000s\, and the reasons many rinks couldn’t survive\, visiting many former roller rinks to see what the buildings hold today\, including retail stores\, homeless shelters\, and a sad return to my family’s rink which is now an indoor shooting range. But we end on a high note\, with the amazing roller skating resurgence brought on by Covid\, including skating in the Super Bowl for the first time ever in 2024. \nDocumentary • USA • 2026 • 102 Minutes\nDirector: April Wright\nWriter: April Wright\nProducer: April Wright\nEditor: April Wright\nCinematographers: Joe Farris\, Dustin Perlman\, Bryan Sarkinen\, JT Seaton\, April Wright\nArchivist: Ronda Nissen\nSubjects: Park Roller Rink (Zion\, IL)\, Myesha McCaskill “The Skate Guru of Chicago\,” Jim Turner (Co-Founder National Museum of Roller Skating) at Butler Skateland (Racine\, WI)\, Guptill’s Arena (Albany\, NY – Guinness Book World’s Largest)\, Roller Wave in Brooklyn NY\, Moonlight Rollerway (Glendale\, CA)\, Oaks Park Rink (Portland\, OR – open since 1906)
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-closing-night-feature-all-skate/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival: Nuisance Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns in 2026 for its Sweet 16 edition\, celebrating sixteen years of independent cinema with a diverse\, ambitious\, and international slate of feature and short films. The festival runs March 12–23\, 2026. \nThis year’s festival will screen films at three venues: the College of Lake County in Grayslake\, Gorton Center in Lake Forest\, and — for the first time — the Antioch Theater in Antioch\, expanding the festival’s footprint and access across Lake County. \nGorton Center is proud to be one of the screening venues for “Nuisance Bear”!\nFrom the Sundance Film Festival program: \nA polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists\, wildlife officers\, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance\, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape. \nFilmmakers Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman return to Churchill\, Manitoba — affectionately known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World” — to deepen the inquiry begun in their award-winning short film. The result is a striking portrait of the fraught coexistence between polar bears and humans\, guided by an Inuit narrator whose insights resist simplification. \nThe film traces this relationship with nuance\, revealing how these arctic creatures deal with being constantly monitored\, photographed\, and redirected. There is a thrill in watching a polar bear outwit human efforts to contain it\, underscoring the bears’ resilience and the fragility of the systems that attempt to control them. \nBy challenging the conventions of a nature documentary and favoring confrontation over moralism\, Nuisance Bear invites us to reconsider our assumptions about wildlife as spectacle. \nDocumentary • USA • 2026 • 90 Minutes\nDirectors: Gabriela Osio Vanden & Jack Weisman\nProducers: Michael Code\, Will N. Miller\, Teddy Leifer\nExecutive Producers: Joe Karetak\, Eric Anoee\, Nicole Stott\, Emily Osborne\, Harry Go\, Nicole Quintero Ochoa\, Moudhy Al-Rashid\, Sam Frohman\, Alex Pritz\nCinematographers: Joel Herrera\, Gabriela Osio Vanden\, Jack Weisman\, Michael Code\, Sam Holling\, Ian Kerr\, Jack Gawthrop\nEditor: Andres Landau\nComposer: Cristóbal Tapia de Veer
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-nuisance-bear/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival: THE LAST DIVE
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns in 2026 for its Sweet 16 edition\, celebrating sixteen years of independent cinema with a diverse\, ambitious\, and international slate of feature and short films. The festival runs March 12–23\, 2026. \nThis year’s festival will screen films at three venues: the College of Lake County in Grayslake\, Gorton Center in Lake Forest\, and — for the first time — the Antioch Theater in Antioch\, expanding the festival’s footprint and access across Lake County. \nGorton Center is proud to be one of the screening venues for “The Last Dive”!\nTerry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico\, an American veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past\, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy\, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades\, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s sailboat to signal their next dive\, and together they explored the ocean’s depths—an extraordinary bond that turned Terry into an unexpected conservationist. \nNow in his 80’s\, Terry embarks on one final journey to a remote island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend. But he’s also searching for something deeper: peace\, closure\, and a chance to say goodbye. \nDocumentary • USA • 2025 • 91 Minutes\nDirector: Cody Sheehy\nWriter: Mark Monroe\nProducers: Randy Gebhardt\, Christopher Gebhardt\,\nEditor: Lauren Brinkman\nComposer: Paul Leonard-Morgan\nCast: Terrance Kennedy \nFestivals: Tribeca\, DocEdge\, Boston Film Festival\, Newport Beach\, Anchorage
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-the-last-dive/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
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SUMMARY:THE SANCTITY OF SPACE - WINTERFEST OPENING NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The Sanctity of Space\nThis year’s WINTERFEST opening night feature is The Sanctity of Space. Climbers and filmmakers Renan Ozturk and Freddie Wilkinson follow the path of legendary mountaineer and aerial photographer Bradford Washburn. His iconic images of Alaska spark their journey and set the stakes. They cross massive glaciers and razor-edged ridges\, chasing the same awe that fueled Washburn’s work. Along the way\, they push deeper into the Alaskan wilderness and test their limits. Their goal is bold and untried: a complete traverse of the Mooses Tooth massif. The Sanctity of Space captures the pull of wild places\, the power of inspiration\, and the relentless urge to explore. Consider purchasing a festival pass to enjoy everything the weekend has to offer! \nWinterfest is co-presented by the Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands and is sponsored by The Community Church of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff. \nExperience Winterfest: Après-Ski Vibes\, Food\, Music\, and Fun!\nGet the full Mountainfilm on Tour experience by diving into the festive atmosphere of Winterfest\, a free event included with your Sanctity of Space ticket! Transport yourself to an alpine escape in the ‘Stuart Ski Lodge’\, where the charm of a ski chalet meets lively entertainment and delicious bites. \nHere’s What’s Happening in the Stuart Ski Lodge \n\nLive Acoustic Music – Enjoy live music while you soak in the après-ski vibe\nCraft Libations – Enjoy craft brews and signature “ski-style” cocktails for purchase\nFood Trucks – Featuring something for everyone!\n\nStuart Ski Lodge Hours on Friday are 6 – 7:30 PM  \nEnjoy the lodge before checking out our opening night feature\, The Sanctity of Space \nDress in your coolest après-ski apparel\, grab a drink and hang out with friends in our warm and welcoming lodge. Whether you’re refueling after the short films or gearing up for the medley\, Winterfest has everything you need for an unforgettable evening. \nDinner plans? Done.\nAprès-ski experience? Perfect.\nMountainfilm on Tour Festival? Totally Rocks. \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-sanctity-of-space-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T173000
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SUMMARY:MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:The always-popular compilation of global short films returns to the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton—come watch and vote for your favorite! Film lovers unite during the same week across six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of international filmmakers. \nThe ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period\, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT\, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified. \nThe Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain\, Irael\, United Kingdom\, Norway\, The Netherlands\, Belgium\, and Mexico\, alongside three films from the USA. “These ten short films bring a much-needed positive energy to the world!” says Nicholas Mason\, founding director of Manhattan Short Film Festival. The program runs 2.5 hours with an 8 minute intermission. \nManhattan Short 2025 Finalists \n\n“Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting” (USA)\n“Al Fresco” (Spain)\n“Chasing the Party” (USA)\n“Paradise Man” (USA)\n“We Have Sinned Before You” (Israel)\n“I Have My Reasons” (United Kingdom)\n“Ovary-Acting” (Norway)\n“Beyond Silence” (The Netherlands)\n“Zodiak” (Belgium)\n“Passarinho” (Mexico)\n\nFor details about the short films\, visit the Manhattan Short website.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-2025-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20250825T041349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T041349Z
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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival Closing Night Feature: SPEAK.
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns for its milestone 15th edition\, bringing an exciting and diverse slate of films to local audiences from September 4–7 and September 12–15\, 2025. The festival will screen more than 134 films\, including 17 feature-length films and over 120 short films from around the world. \nGorton Center is proud to be hosting the closing night feature film\, “Speak.”!\nABOUT THE FILM \nLOGLINE \nFive top-ranked high school oratory students spend a year crafting spellbinding spoken word performances with the dream of winning one of the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competitions. \nLONG SYNOPSIS \nSPEAK follows five of the nation’s top teenage speech competitors\, capturing the euphoria of victory and the devastation of defeat as they craft and perform original oratories over the course of a 9-month season. Their dream is simple: To win the Super Bowl of public speaking\, the NSDA Nationals. \nWe witness them\, their coaches and their parents as they fight to keep school speech programs alive amid budget cuts\, book bans and censorship efforts that reach a fevered pitch during the 2024 election year. \nThe film begins at the 2023 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Championships\, introducing our eclectic orators: Noor\, Noah\, Sam\, Mfaz and Esther\, the two-time reigning national champion in Oratory. We follow them to the 2024 Nationals\, where Esther hopes to beat the record set by SPEAK’s Executive Producer\, Josh Gad\, in 1999. \nSPEAK captures the passion\, joy—and courage—of unforgettable teens using their voices to change hearts and minds. This film is the perfect antidote for these fraught times—intense\, funny\, and most of all\, hopeful. \nDirectorsJennifer Tiexiera\, Guy Mossman\nStars: Esther\, Mfaz\, Noah
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-closing-night-feature-speak/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20250821T221009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T001142Z
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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival: PAPER MARRIAGE
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns for its milestone 15th edition\, bringing an exciting and diverse slate of films to local audiences from September 4–7 and September 12–15\, 2025. The festival will screen more than 134 films\, including 17 feature-length films and over 120 short films from around the world. \nGorton Center is proud to be one of the screening venues for “Paper Marriage”! Filmmaker Jeff Man will be in attendance for a post-show Q & A!\nA desperate Chinese immigrant and a wayward American strike a marriage pact\, navigating around each other to grow a connection for a green card. \nDirector: Jeff Man\nWriter: Jeff Man\nStars: Effy Han\, Yosilu Chen\, Will Dowsett
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/paper-marriage/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival Opening Night Feature: COLOR BOOK
DESCRIPTION:The Lake County Film Festival returns for its milestone 15th edition\, bringing an exciting and diverse slate of films to local audiences from September 4–7 and September 12–15\, 2025. The festival will screen more than 134 films\, including 17 feature-length films and over 120 short films from around the world. \nGorton Center and First Thursday Series is proud to be hosting the opening night feature film\, “Color Book”! \nA devoted single father adjusts to life after his wife’s passing while raising his son with Down Syndrome. They embark on a journey through Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game. \nDirector: David Fortune\nWriter: David Fortune\nStars: Lynne Ashe\, Joseph Curtis Callender\, William Catlett \nWe are especially grateful to the Sheffield Foundation for sponsoring this screening. Their support allows us to bring this inspiring story to Gorton Center\, creating a memorable evening for all who attend.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/color-book/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20241205T204001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T202234Z
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SUMMARY:NEVER NOT YOURS
DESCRIPTION:30ish siblings Michael\, Ellie\, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce their divorce\, chaos ensues. \nDirectors: John Klein\, Stephen Kniss \nStars: Timmy Hart Barron\, Josh Bywater\, Angela Morris\, John Lister\, Laura T. Fisher \nFollowing the screening there will be a Q & A with the filmmakers!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/never-not-yours/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20250103T190947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T171214Z
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SUMMARY:WINTERFEST FRIDAY NIGHT FEATURE - OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
DESCRIPTION:A young filmmaker sets out on a 10\,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood best friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way\, the two record stories of the people who work in the parks and those who come to enjoy them\, as part of the rich tapestry of the park system’s history emerges.\n \nThey hear profound stories of people from all ages\, walks of life\, and cultures that come to the parks seeking tranquility\, healing\, motivation\, and connection to the natural world. Between the spectacular shots of the parks and compelling interviews are colorful bits of old maps\, posters\, and travelogues. This stunning road trip is a tribute to the national parks and their history\, and is also a recognition of the people that appreciate them and work to maintain their beauty.\n \nThis is a wonderful film\, that we can’t picture anyone not enjoying. It is a complete crowd-pleaser with great\, personal stories and amazing cinematography. If you haven’t seen this one yet\, don’t miss these last opportunities to see it on a big screen.\n\nFilmmaker Brendan Hall will be Zooming in after the screening for a Q & A!\nMountainfilm is co-presented by the Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands and sponsored by The Community Church of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest-friday-night-feature-out-there-a-national-parks-story/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20240822T153809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T205905Z
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SUMMARY:WARREN MILLER FILM TOUR: 75
DESCRIPTION:This fall will mark the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film legacy. When the first film from Warren Miller debuted in 1949\, it ignited a new genre of filmmaking for the snowsports industry. Today\, Warren Miller films have captured the stories of skiers and riders from every edge of the winter world and continue to gather audiences each fall to celebrate the start of the season.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-time-75th-annual-warren-miller-film-tour-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20240822T150631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T150702Z
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SUMMARY:LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL - OUT THERE: A NATIONAL PARKS STORY
DESCRIPTION:A young filmmaker sets out on a 10\,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood best friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way\, the two record stories of the people who work in the parks and those who come to enjoy them\, as part of the rich tapestry of the park system’s history emerges.\n \nThey hear profound stories of people from all ages\, walks of life\, and cultures that come to the parks seeking tranquility\, healing\, motivation\, and connection to the natural world. Between the spectacular shots of the parks and compelling interviews are colorful bits of old maps\, posters\, and travelogues. This stunning road trip is a tribute to the national parks and their history\, and is also a recognition of the people that appreciate them and work to maintain their beauty.\n \nThis is a wonderful film\, that we can’t picture anyone not enjoying. It is a complete crowd-pleaser with great\, personal stories and amazing cinematography. If you haven’t seen this one yet\, don’t miss these last opportunities to see it on a big screen.\n \nThe program will also include a short film “Facing the Falls” preceding the screening .”Facing the Falls” tells the story of international disability rights advocate and entrepreneur\, Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan. Deep in the throes of an aggressive\, fatal muscle-wasting disease and no longer able to walk unassisted\, Cara ventures out on a daring\, 12-day expedition through the Grand Canyon\n \nThe 14th Lake County Film Festival will be held from October 31-November 3 & November 8-11. Screenings will also be held at The College Of Lake County in Grayslake\, IL\,
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-forest-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
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SUMMARY:Lady Bird
DESCRIPTION:An intrepid High Schooler in Sacramento undergoes the trials of love\, family and self-discovery as she dreams of escaping to college on the East Coast.\n\n\n\n\n\nDirector/Writer: Greta Gerwig\nStars: Saoirse Ronan\, Laurie Metcalf\, Tracy Letts
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lady-bird/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20240122T223835Z
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SUMMARY:Lady Bird
DESCRIPTION:An intrepid high schooler in Sacramento undergoes the trials of love\, family and self-discovery as she dreams of escaping to college on the East Coast.\nDirector/Writer: Greta Gerwig\nStars: Saoirse Ronan\, Laurie Metcalf\, Tracy Letts
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lady-bird-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20240122T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T205407Z
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SUMMARY:Frances Ha
DESCRIPTION:A New York woman apprentices for a dance company and throws herself headlong into her dreams\, even as the possibility of realizing them dwindles. \nDirector: Noah Baumbach \nWriters: Greta Gerwig\, Noah Baumbach \nStars: Greta Gerwig\, Mickey Sumner\, Adam Driver
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/frances-ha/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20231012T194705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T194705Z
UID:20005247-1702494000-1702501200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind
DESCRIPTION:When their relationship turns sour\, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories for ever. \nDirector: Michel Gondry \nStars: Jim Carrey\, Kate Winslet\, Tom Wilkinson\, Elijah Wood\, Mark Ruffalo \nPOST-SHOW DISCUSSION MODERATED BY JOSH WOLFF – DIRECTOR OF FILM PROGRAMS
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20231103T215543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T215719Z
UID:20005325-1699713000-1699718400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival - Join or Die
DESCRIPTION:Come see a special screening as part of the Lake County Film Festival at the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center! \nJoin or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary\, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam\, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton\, Pete Buttigieg\, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr.\, Raj Chetty\, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country\, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And\, most importantly… What can we do about it? \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-join-or-die/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20231019T210614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T200522Z
UID:20005296-1699704000-1699709400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival - Ellis
DESCRIPTION:Come see a special screening as part of the Lake County Film Festival at the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center! \nELLIS is the first feature-length documentary about Ellis Marsalis Jr. and the Marsalis Music Family\, often called the First Family of Jazz. \nThe film chronicles the life of this exceptional New Orleans composer\, performer\, and educator\, the profound influence that the city had on him — and that he had on the jazz that came out of New Orleans. It is also a story of how one man transcended racial injustices he faced from his birth during segregation to his death from COVID 19. \nMade with the full cooperation of Ellis\, his family and everyone around him\, ELLIS is told from an insider perspective with never-before-seen footage. For three years until his passing in April 2020\, I worked closely with Ellis Marsalis on this film about his life. He tells it in his own words and he guides us through the events of his life in his own way: With his music. We filmed Ellis’ last concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York and Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro in New Orleans\, and a solo concert at the Marsalis Center for Music performed exclusively for the film. \nThese concerts are interlaced with verité scenes that place Ellis in his city and with interviews with his sons Wynton\, Branford\, Delfeayo\, Ellis III.\, and Jason\, and colleagues\, and disciples. Archival footage and photos take us back to New Orleans of the early twentieth century\, to California of the fifties where Ellis served in the Marines and played with modernist giant Ornette Coleman\, to New York of the seventies where he toured\, and to his classrooms throughout the years. \nThe result is more than a biography of one of jazz’s heroes. The film interweaves Ellis’ accomplishments with key threads of American cultural history\, placing him in historical context as someone who was both deeply affected the by world around him\, and who\, by responding to it helped to shape that world.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-ellis/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20231019T202724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T145747Z
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SUMMARY:Lake County Film Festival - Selected Shorts Program
DESCRIPTION:Come check out an exciting program of 10 short films from the Lake County Film Festival\, specifically selected for Gorton Center!\nThe Selected Shorts Program at Gorton Includes:\nShadow Brother Sunday – 14:30\nA Hand to Hold – 2:15\nPhoto of the Day – 12:00\nMy Eyes are Up Here – 13:48\nIsland – 7:38\nLuke and Emma – 13:00\nA Perfect Day for a Walk – 4:10\nCrack Shot – 14:30\nFood That Saves You – 3:30\nNon-Negotiable – 8:40 \nThe complete film guide is at our 2023 Lake County Film Festival sub-site. You can also view or download the complete schedule as a pdf here. \nThe 13th Lake County Film Festival will be held November 3-5 & November 10-12\, with a special secret screening on Halloween Night. All selected films will be shown in person at The College Of Lake County in Grayslake\, rooms A011\, C105\, D100\, B222\, and T332.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival-selected-shorts-program/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20230914T031536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T203841Z
UID:20002862-1696172400-1696179600@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:The One I Love
DESCRIPTION:A troubled couple vacate to a beautiful getaway\, but bizarre circumstances further complicate their situation. \nDirector: Charlie McDowell \nStars: Mark Duplass\, Elisabeth Moss\, Ted Danson \nA post-show discussion will be moderated by Josh Wolff\, our Director of Film Programs.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-one-i-love/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20230901T202731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T161958Z
UID:20003240-1696100400-1696109400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:MANHATTAN SHORT announced its Ten Finalists for its 26th Annual Short Film Festival\, a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 28 and October 8\, 2023. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period\, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT\, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.) \nThe 10 MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from eight countries with films from Australia\, Afghanistan\, Finland\, Iran\, Switzerland\, United Kingdom\, and Canada alongside three short films from the USA. \nThis riveting MANHATTAN SHORT 2023 line-up is linked by a common theme: how we face adversity\, whether it is imposed by others or arises from personal circumstances. The Final Ten short film selections feature narratives that are dramatic\, sometimes humorous\, occasionally magical and always inspirational! \nThe MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten are:\nSunless (USA)\, Voice Activated (Australia)\, Yellow (Afghanistan)\, Tuulikki (Finland)\, The Family Circus (USA)\, Career Day (USA)\, Snail (Iran)\, The Record (Switzerland)\, The Stupid Boy (UK)\, Soleil De Nuit (Canada). Click to read interviews with the final ten.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-2023-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20230901T202122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T145422Z
UID:20003239-1696082400-1696091400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:MANHATTAN SHORT announced its Ten Finalists for its 26th Annual Short Film Festival\, a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 28 and October 8\, 2023. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period\, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT\, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.) \nThe ten MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from eight countries with films from Australia\, Afghanistan\, Finland\, Iran\, Switzerland\, United Kingdom\, and Canada alongside three short films from the USA. \nThis riveting MANHATTAN SHORT 2023 line-up is linked by a common theme: how we face adversity\, whether it is imposed by others or arises from personal circumstances. The Final Ten short film selections feature narratives that are dramatic\, sometimes humorous\, occasionally magical and always inspirational! \nThe MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten are:\nSunless (USA)\, Voice Activated (Australia)\, Yellow (Afghanistan)\, Tuulikki (Finland)\, The Family Circus (USA)\, Career Day (USA)\, Snail (Iran)\, The Record (Switzerland)\, The Stupid Boy (UK)\, Soleil De Nuit (Canada). Click to read interviews with the final ten.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film,Independent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190523
CREATED:20230901T193028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T145250Z
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SUMMARY:Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
DESCRIPTION:A documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history. \nFeaturing: Martin Scorsese\, Quincy Jones\, Steven Tyler\, Steve Van Zandt\, Iggy Pop\, Link Wray\, Buffy Sainte-Marie\, Robbie Robertson\, Jesse Ed Davis\, Jimi Hendrix\, George Clinton\, Slash\, Randy Castillo\, and more…
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rumble-the-indians-who-rocked-the-world/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Independent
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