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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: \nHandle With Care (d. Michael Glover Smith)\n8 Minutes / USA\nA woman and a man go on a date\, both for the first time in years. Each faces the dilemma of how open and honest they should be.\nNight Session (d. Ballard C. Boyd)\n11 Minutes / USA\nWhen a burglar unexpectedly runs into a homeowner during a theft\, the robbery morphs into a makeshift therapy session\, with the burglar helping the homeowner process his impending divorce – all while the homeowner helps to rob his own apartment.\nThe Brown Dog (d. Nadia Hallgren & Jamie-James Medina)\n14 Minutes / USA\nNight after night\, a watchman clocks into his lonely booth and spends hours composing endless security logs to stay awake\, as he slowly descends into darkness.\nQuem Salva (d. Laure Devin\, Maxime Bourstin\, Nathan Medam\, Charles Hechinger & Titouan Jaouen)\n7 Minutes / France\nSidnei is a young recruit of the fire department fighting forest fires in the Amazon. During his first mission\, he will be separated from the group and will have to undertake a perilous mission\, guided by his mentor\, Joao. Sidnei will be confronted with a choice: follow the orders of the hierarchy or save a thousand-year-old tree at the risk of his life.\nFitting Descriptions (d. Tiffany Bedwell & John Mossman)\n10 Minutes / USA\nDina\, an aging CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) stage actor haunted by a past humiliation\, tries to jump-start her failing on-camera career by rebranding. Outside a Chicago coffeehouse Dina begrudgingly solicits passersby for first impressions\, then weathers the resulting IRL likes\, comments\, and plain indifference of strangers and her industry alike. But when her past and present collide\, Dina’s authorial CODA “voice” awakens.\nUnibrow (d. Nedda Sarshar)\n14 Minutes / Canada\nLeyla is an Irani-Canadian girl with a complicated relationship with the Irani part– she does not want to speak Farsi at home to her mother and grandmother\, she does not have any Irani friends\, and she HATES her unibrow. In an attempt to get rid of her unibrow\, Leyla accidentally makes things worst and now has to go to school with ruined brows! Fortunately the new girl at school\, Sahar\, offers to help “fix” her brows and invites Leyla to her home. Leyla cannot help but be intrigued by Sahar’s connection to Iran and her community\, and feels her own world begin to grow bigger.\n[INSERT SHORT FILM TITLE] (d. Kory Orban)\n12 Minutes / USA\nIn the mind of every filmmaker\, there are two wolves locked in an epic\, eternal\, and fierce battle for control and influence. The combatants? The analytical left brain and the whimsical right. [INSERT SHORT FILM TITLE] personifies these cerebral hemispheres in the monumentally (or at least marginally) comedic performances of Chrissy Mozylisky and Matthew MacCaull\, evoking the cinematic manifestation of that cerebrum arm wrestle in the form of a meta-troll of the short film genre.\nDon’t Forget (d. Jeremy Stuart Thompson)\n7 Minutes / Canada\nA story about a fella and his wife about to drive to an event. Well\, Just as long as he remembered everything of course.\nShoes (d. Mostafa Keshvari)\n5 Minutes / Canada\nThe tale of an Iranian girl is told through the eyes of her shoes\, capturing her journey from the first steps to the very last.\nThe Venus Gambit (d. Thomas Nicol)\n7 Minutes / USA\nA casual date turns into a match of minds and hearts on the chessboard. \nThe festival will be showing about two dozen features and over 80 short films. Gorton Center is thrilled to be partnering up as one of the host venues. The full slate of films\, along with the schedule\, can be found here. \nThe 14th Lake County Film Festival will be held from October 31-November 3 & November 8-11. \nScreenings will also be held at The College Of Lake County in Grayslake\, IL\,
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-county-film-festival/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T194025Z
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SUMMARY:CLUB PARADISE
DESCRIPTION:A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists. \nDirector: Harold Ramis \nStars: Robin Williams\, Peter O’Toole\, Rick Moranis \nFirst Thursdays are generously sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/club-paradise/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T141340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T181821Z
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SUMMARY:CLUB PARADISE
DESCRIPTION:A retired Chicago firefighter partners with a reggae singer to turn a seedy Caribbean nightclub into a resort for affluent tourists. \nDirector: Harold Ramis \nStars: Robin Williams\, Peter O’Toole\, Rick Moranis \nFirst Thursdays are generously sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/club-paradise-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Country Day School\, Performing Arts Center\, 145 S. Green Bay Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T170000
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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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CREATED:20240822T141418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T192124Z
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SUMMARY:SOUND OF METAL
DESCRIPTION:A heavy metal drummer’s life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence. \nDirector: Darius Marder \nStars: Riz Ahmed\, Olivia Cooke\, Paul Raci
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-of-metal/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T170000
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CREATED:20240822T141528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T192726Z
UID:20006083-1732460400-1732467600@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:PLANES\, TRAINS\, AND AUTOMOBILES
DESCRIPTION:A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving\, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion. \nDirector: John Hughes \nStars: Steve Martin\, John Candy\, Laila Robins
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/planes-trains-and-automobiles/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T141644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T175728Z
UID:20006084-1732885200-1732892400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:HOME ALONE - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:An eight-year-old troublemaker\, mistakenly left home alone\, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. \nDirector: Chris Columbus \nStars: Macaulay Culkin\, Joe Pesci\, Daniel Stern \nDoors open at 12:30pm\, drinks & concessions available for purchase. Walk over to the tree lighting following the film!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/home-alone-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T142623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T193520Z
UID:20006086-1733425200-1733432400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:REVIVAL 69
DESCRIPTION:John Lennon\, Yoko Ono\, Little Richard\, The Doors\, Chuck Berry\, and other legends unite for the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. \nDirector: Ron Chapman \nStars: John Lennon\, Alice Cooper\, Yoko Ono \nFirst Thursdays are generously sponsored by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rivival-69-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T142704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T162909Z
UID:20006087-1733929200-1733936400@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:LITTLE WOMEN
DESCRIPTION:In flashbacks\, aspiring author Jo and her sisters — Meg\, Beth and Amy — welcome their new neighbor\, Laurie\, into their creative inner circle as they help their Marmee hold down the homestead while their father serves in the Civil War. \nDirector: Greta Gerwig \nStars: Saoirse Ronan\, Emma Watson\, Florence Pugh
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-women-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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CREATED:20240822T142800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T193739Z
UID:20006088-1733943600-1733950800@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:LITTLE WOMEN
DESCRIPTION:In flashbacks\, aspiring author Jo and her sisters — Meg\, Beth and Amy — welcome their new neighbor\, Laurie\, into their creative inner circle as they help their Marmee hold down the homestead while their father serves in the Civil War. \nDirector: Greta Gerwig \nStars: Saoirse Ronan\, Emma Watson\, Florence Pugh
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-women-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T142857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T193940Z
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SUMMARY:TOP GUN: MAVERICK
DESCRIPTION:The story involves Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates\, including the son of his deceased best friend\, for a dangerous mission. \nDirector: Joseph Kosinski \nStars: Tom Cruise\, Jennifer Connelly\, Miles Teller
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/top-gun-maverick/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T142950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T194241Z
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SUMMARY:ELF
DESCRIPTION:Raised as an oversized elf\, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father\, Walter Hobbs\, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. \nDirector: Jon Favreau\nStars:Will Ferrell\, James Caan\, Bob Newhart
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/elf-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T212240Z
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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/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20240822T153809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T205905Z
UID:20006108-1735412400-1735419600@gortoncenter.org
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:20250102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20241205T180718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T182502Z
UID:20006203-1735844400-1735851600@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
DESCRIPTION:After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt\, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side. \nDirector: Richard Marquand \nStars: Mark Hamill\, Harrison Ford\, Carrie Fisher \nThis film is part of the First Thursdays Series and is generously supported by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/return-of-the-jedi-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20241205T192123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T204329Z
UID:20006204-1736002800-1736010000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:INSIDE OUT 2
DESCRIPTION:A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new\, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years\, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced. \nDirector: Kelsey Mann \nStars: Amy Poehler\, Maya Hawke\, Kensington Tallman
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/inside-out-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20241205T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T002003Z
UID:20006202-1736449200-1736458200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
DESCRIPTION:After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt\, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side. \nDirector: Richard Marquand \nStars: Mark Hamill\, Harrison Ford\, Carrie Fisher \nThis film is part of the First Thursdays Series and is generously supported by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/return-of-the-jedi/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20250106T195640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T164219Z
UID:20006264-1737138600-1737151200@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:The Seven Times presents "The Negro Artist"
DESCRIPTION:Chicagoland Premiere of Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker\, Nik Heftman’s first feature-length documentary: The Negro Artist.   \nDate January 17\, 2025 \nTime: 6:30 -10 pm \nDetails: Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event starts at 7 pm\, to include a Q & A discussion with filmmaker\, producer and poet Caleb Rainey\, the film showing\, and followed by a reception. \nThis event showcases the up-and-coming\, Emmy Award-winning documentary journalist/ filmmaker\, Nik Heftman\, and his media company\, The Seven Times. (http://www.the7times.com) Nik Heftman won an Emmy early in his career for his work with CBS before starting his own media company\, The Seven Times. You can learn more about his work in the links below. The Negro Artist has enjoyed several sold-out screenings throughout Iowa and an upcoming showing in Detroit\, with others in planning.  Additionally\, the film is an Official Selection in the Culver City Film Festival\, showing this December in Los Angeles\, CA\, so there has been great momentum building. \nOur Guests: The January 17th event at Gorton Center will feature the film screening and conversations with the filmmaker\, Nik Heftman\, producer & veteran journalist\, Doug Burns (https://theiowamercury.substack.com ) and special guest and subject of the film\, spoken word poet Caleb Rainey (https://www.thenegroartist.com) \nThe Film: It is a beautiful and uplifting piece\, gorgeously filmed\, which weaves the story of the work of spoken word artist\, Caleb Rainey\, with those of the young students and farming community members in whom his work inspires\, uplifts and heals. It’s a moving film about the power of poetry and communication in knitting communities together and even inspiring healing and change. While set in rural Iowa\, its message is compelling and relevant for all. \nSupport: In addition to coming to the event\, or if you are unable to attend\, I invite you to make a donation to The Seven Times to help Nik continue his great work All funds raised will go toward promoting this film\, entrance submission fees for international film festivals\, to continue his media platform\, as well as to help fund his next documentary film which is currently in the concept phase. \nTax-Free Donations: https://bit.ly/3OOjir8 \nThe Seven Times: https://www.the7times.com
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-seven-times-presents-the-film-the-negro-artist/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,Rental Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T020410
CREATED:20241205T192921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T205016Z
UID:20006205-1737298800-1737306000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:THELMA
DESCRIPTION:When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson\, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. \nDirector: Josh Margolin \nStars: June Squibb\, Fred Hechinger\, Richard Roundtree
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/thelma/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Winterfest at Mountainfilm on Tour: 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 Mountainfilm on Tour 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\, from wood-fired pizza and tacos to hearty comfort foods from Left Bank\n\nStuart Ski Lodge Hours: \n\nFriday from 6 – 7:30 pm\nSaturday from 3:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nFood Trucks on Site \n\nLaPlancha Loca – Bold\, Mexican fare with vibrant flavors featuring everything from carne to shrimp to tofu chorizo\nMamma Mia Wood-Fired Pizza – Classic\, piping-hot pizzas with an artisanal touch\nLeft Bank – Indulge in hot dogs\, pulled pork\, and creamy mac-and-cheese\n\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. \nCome for the films\, stay for the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest-friday2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Festivals,Film,Live Music
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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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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: All Ages Shorts Program
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… All Ages Shorts Program!\nA curated look at some of the very best Mountainfilm on Tour has to offer. The program offers an eclectic mix of films about extreme sports\, nature\, and animals. Bring the whole family along for a memorable experience in our John and Nancy Hughes Theater! We carefully selected films for this program that we feel will be a big hit with our community. Suitable for all ages. \nAll Ages Shorts Films:\nThe Rock Pool Waltz \nDirected and created by 14 year-old Marlon Denning\, The Rock Pool Waltz is the story of the unlikely friendship Marlon discovers while looking to nature for connection during the solitude of COVID. \nAustralia/ Duration: 8 min\nDirected by: Marlon Denning \nFrosty Formulations \nFrosty Formulations is a zesty seven-minute film that uncovers the cool chemistry behind ice cream. Join the spirited Dr. Maya Warren as she dives into the microscopic magic that makes ice cream simultaneously solid\, liquid\, and gas. \nUSA/ Duration: 8 min\nDirected by: Page Buono \nFreya \nLeo Houlding’s daughter\, Freya\, uses climbing as a practice to lean into discomfort and fear to help navigate her neurodiversity and harness its strengths. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Natasha Brooks \nThe Ugandan Quidditch Movement \nIn Uganda\, a sport is driving social change. That sport is quidditch. After a chance encounter with a Harry Potter novel\, a dedicated teacher brings the magic world of chasers\, beaters\, seekers\, quaffles\, bludgers and the golden snitch to the students at Good Shepherd Primary School in Katwadde Village. As they train for an upcoming tournament\, the quidditch community they create helps the kids smash taboos about gender\, learn teamwork and overcome poverty. \nUSA/ Duration: 15 min\nDirected by: Ben Garfield \nConcrete Dreams: The Skate Awakening of Laos \nConcrete Dreams: The Skate Awakening of Laos chronicles the evolution of a grassroots skateboard movement in Laos. Local skaters\, fueled by passion and vision\, create DIY skate spots\, reshaping their urban landscape. \nUSA\, Belgium\, Laos\, Australia/ Duration: 8 min\nDirected by: Seilina Miles \nThe Wintering Grounds \nFor most of the year\, bands of world-class freestyle kayakers roam the land in search of waves. But when the rivers freeze\, everyone finds their way to a special spot on the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia border. Squatting in an abandoned parking lot\, they spend the winter training for the next world championships on North America’s best winter whitewater. Although called “certifiable lunatics” by the locals\, this tight-knit group is proof of the power of family and that indeed\, everything is more fun with friends. \nUSA/ Duration: 21 min\nDirected by: Jeff Springer \nDesert Wings \nDesert Wings brings the unique sport of paramotoring to light showcasing talented pilots exploring the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected By: Nathan McBride
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-2025-all-ages-shorts-program/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Family,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:Winterfest – Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Winterfest at Mountainfilm on Tour: 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 Mountainfilm on Tour 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\, from wood-fired pizza and tacos to hearty comfort foods\n\nStuart Ski Lodge Hours: \n\nFriday from 6 – 7:30 pm\nSaturday from 3:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nFood Trucks on Site \n\nLaPlancha Loca – Bold\, Mexican fare with vibrant flavors featuring everything from carne to shrimp to tofu chorizo\nMamma Mia Wood-Fired Pizza – Classic\, piping-hot pizzas with an artisanal touch\nLeft Bank – Indulge in hot dogs\, pulled pork\, and creamy mac-and-cheese\n\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. \nCome for the films\, stay for the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest-saturday2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Festivals,Film,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Adventure Shorts Program
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… Adventure Shorts!\nThe Mountainfilm on Tour: Adventure Shorts program provides an eclectic mix of stories about appreciating the natural world and competing in extreme sport. Like any great adventure\, the program has its share of grueling climbs and breathtaking descents\, as well as more contemplative moments that focus on the beauty of the wild. It’s a program that’s sure to bring out the nature lover and thrill seeker in all of us! \nAdventure Shorts films:\nAbove the Noise \n \nThe world around us can feel overwhelming and loud. In response\, Maya delves into her practice of skydiving as a means to focus inwards. She gently inspires us to find our own means of grounding ourselves in flow. \n\n\nUK/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Adam De Silva \n\n\nDancing Warrior \n\n\n \nOn windswept hills surrounded by the bluffs of the Lakota Badlands sits the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. For the native youth\, living here can be a struggle — the teen suicide rate is among the highest in the country. But many have found hope and purpose in the unlikeliest of places: the traditional sport of horse racing known as Indian Relay. The film follows one teen racing team named Dancing Warrior\, who come together to compete and support each other as they face the challenges of life on the reservation. This short film is a coming-of-age story of Lakota teens as they find strength in tradition and passion in competition. \nUSA/ Duration: 10 min\nDirected by: Rachel McDonald & Peter Goetz \nFall Harvest \n \nAt Crankworx Cairns in 2023\, Nicholi Rogatkin had a season-ending injury\, marking the first time in his career that he had to sit out a season. Fall Harvest highlights how time seems to move more slowly while healing and the magic of getting back on a bike again. \n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 2 min\nDirected by: Keenan Desplanques \n\n\nLexicon \n \nA unique group of skiers from around the world come together to celebrate skiing as a catalyst for human connection. As they shred the bottomless pow of Hokkaido\, the transformative power of adventure takes this group from strangers to friends. \n\n\nCanada/ Duration: 13 min\nDirected by: Austin Hopkins & Loic Isliker \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeaving a Tread \n \nAs the popularity of mountain biking grows across Mexico\, riders like Israel Carrillo work to blaze the trail — literally. Carrillo shares the challenges athletes face in a growing sport\, financially and otherwise\, while showing off his hometown of Guanajuato. \n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Maxwell Frank \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRe \n \nTwenty years ago\, Re forged a new path in the outdoor sports community as one of the few women in her field. As an action sports photographer\, she is dedicated to working with and showcasing the strength and individual personalities of female athletes. Re landed the first cover shot of a woman for Backcountry Magazine and the first all-female cover shot for Skiing Magazine. She views her work as a catalyst\, fostering a social shift in the perception of female athletes in popular culture. \n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Iz La Motte \nThe Draconians \n \nSkiers Sam Favret and Nikolaï Schirmer team up in Norway on a ski touring trip of a lifetime. Follow them up and down futuristic lines as they execute their vision as athletes and filmmakers in this thrilling segment from The Draconians. \nFrance/ Duration: 13 min\nDirected by: Maxime Moulin \nTime is a Funny Thing \n \nTime is a Funny Thing is an exploration of time and how doing what we love makes it disappear. In this short film\, professional mountain biker Tyler McCaul looks back on his career through the lens of his older and younger self.\nUSA/ Duration: 5 min\nDirected by: Jeremy Grant \n\n\n\nUnseen Peaks \n\n\n\n \nAfter enduring discrimination and trauma due to her blindness\, Addie seeks freedom through skiing\, ice climbing and rock climbing\, facing both the challenges of these activities and the need for acceptance within the outdoor community as a disabled person. She believes exposure is the most powerful antidote to fear and dreams of a world where everyone has the safety and freedom to experience the outdoors. \nUSA/ Duration: 7 min\nDirected by: Roo Smith \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsking Less \n \n\n\n\n\nThe Colorado River is one of America’s most valuable and iconic rivers. Photographer and author Pete McBride has been following this river for over two decades. He shows us the stark reality of our water crisis within this river and the remarkable beauty and resilience of this ephemeral source of life. \n\n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Pete McBride \nObibini \n \nObibini is a high-energy dive into Ghanaian women’s joy and liberation through surfing. Since 2013\, the Obibini Surf Club has empowered women to feel welcome at the beach and in the water. \nGhana Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Benoit Lalande \nGhost Resorts: Japan \n \nWith ski lifts no longer spinning and buildings falling into disrepair\, abandoned ski areas are nestled among the snow-drifted peaks of Japan. The country’s massive economic boom in the 1980s fueled a wild demand for skiing and an explosion of new mountain resorts. The financial collapse that followed in 1991 decimated both the Japanese economy and the ski industry. Today\, hundreds of ghost resorts span the mountains as silent witnesses to the pace of change. Yet the deep powder beckons those who seek to experience an unconventional backcountry adventure. \nJapan/ Duration: 10 min\nDirected By: Michael J Brown & Zeppelin Zeerip \nDesert Wings \n \nDesert Wings brings the unique sport of paramotoring to light showcasing talented pilots exploring the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected By: Nathan McBride
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-2025-adventure-shorts-program/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2025: Indomitable Spirit Medley
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… Indomitable Spirit Medley!\nSocial impact and exciting stories that include hiking\, climbing\, running\, all in one program! This collection of short films tells stories of those who did not give up\, back down\, or let their challenges define them. Come enjoy an eclectic film program right here in our John and Nancy Hughes Theater! \nIndomitable Spirit Medley films: \nThe Last Observers \nLennart Karlsson and Karin Persson have recorded weather measurements every three hours — temperature\, air pressure\, wind\, wave height and cloud types — at a lighthouse on the southwestern coast of Sweden for 36 years. The dedicated couple have amassed over 100\,000 observations and seen rapid changes in recent years as migratory birds arrive earlier in the spring\, and heavy rains and drought become more frequent. Theirs is the last remaining manual weather station in the country and it too will soon become automated. In The Last Observers\, the pair reflect on their simple yet joyful life where they find true happiness through symbiosis with nature.\nSweden/ Duration: 24 min\nDirected by: Maja Karlsson \nNever  too Old \nAt one time Libby James held more running records than Flo-Jo and Usain Bolt combined\, yet most likely you have never heard of her. She is considered the grandmother of women’s competitive running despite not having started running until she was 35. Currently\, she holds six American records and in 2012 was the highest point-graded runner in the world. Libby is proof that you can be almost famous — and still happily lead a fulfilling life. \nUSA/ Duration: 5 min\nDirected by: Patty Jen Arndt & Stash Wislocki \nAscend   \n \n\n\n\n\nThis documentary follows the inspiring story of a group of young women from Afghanistan who pursued their passion for climbing and mountaineering despite facing grave risks. But when the Taliban seized power\, they were forced to flee their homes and start anew in the United States. Members of the Yosemite Search & Rescue team learned about the women’s plight and invited them to spend a week in Yosemite\, where they could safely reunite and find solace in the climbing community. Through this heartwarming tale\, viewers witness the strength and resilience of these young women as they adapt to life in a new country and forge new friendships with fellow climbers. \n\n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 20 min\nDirected by: Kathryn Francis\, Campbell Brewer \nNear the River \nIn the tourist town of Livingstone\, Zambia\, a group of local men who make their living portering kayaks aspire to become safety kayakers on the Zambezi River. However\, the proposed Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Scheme threatens to flood the famous rapids of the Zambezi and eliminate river-related jobs. \nUSA/ Duration: 11 min\nDirected by: Darby A. McAdams \nWild Hogs and Saffron \nIranian-American filmmaker Andy Sarjahani and his unlikely childhood friend Bubba Samuels go on a wild hog hunt in their native Ozarks where unexpected conversations unfold that have a lasting impact on their friendship. Growing up\, Sarjahani rejected his father’s Iranian culture to fit in. Now\, by sharing that culture\, he uses connection to dismantle hateful stereotypes about the people of both Iran and Arkansas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*HEAVY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE\, DRINKING\, AND GRAPHIC IMAGERY \n\n\n\n\nUSA/ Duration: 19 min\nDirected by: Andy Sarjahani \n\n\nTo Scale: Time \nOn a dry lakebed in California\, a group of friends attempt to build a scale model of time: a true illustration of cosmic evolution and our place within it. Over miles\, they lay out tiny lights representing important moments in the history of the universe: the Big Bang\, the meteor that killed the dinosaurs and the beginning of human civilization. The result is time represented by distance and the recognition that although we are alive for the briefest moment — in this demonstration\, the width of a hair — our lives are a gift from the universe that we must spend wisely. \nUSA/ Duration: 10 min\nDirected by: Alex Gorosh \nPlanetwalker \nIn 1971\, John Francis (Mountainfilm 2008) witnessed an oil tanker collision in the San Francisco Bay. The sight of oiled birds on the shoreline caused him to give up motorized transport and speaking\, convinced that listening was the way forward. He spent the next 17 silent years earning the name Planetwalker. Over the many miles\, his idea of environmentalism was changed by the people he met\, talked to and broke bread with. At 77 years old\, Francis now both talks and rides in cars. A Symphony of Tiny Lights recounts much of his interior journey and explores the weblike and sometimes deeply personal consequences of his decades of pilgrimage. \nUSA/ Duration: 31 min\nDirected by: Dominic Gill & Nadia Gill
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-2025-indomitable-spirit-medley-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:JOIN OR DIE
DESCRIPTION:Join 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? \nDirectors: Pete Davis\, Rebecca Davis \nStars: Robert Putnam\, Pete Buttigieg\, Raj Chetty \nThis event is in partnership with North Shore Civic Club. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/join-or-die/
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:MOUNTAIN
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of our obsessions with high places and how they have come to capture our imagination. Only three centuries ago\, climbing a mountain would have been considered close to lunacy. The idea scarcely existed that wild landscapes might hold any attraction. Peaks were places of peril\, not beauty. \n\n\n\nDirector: Jennifer Peedom\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNarrator: Willem Dafoe\n\n\n\nThis film is part of the First Thursdays Series and is generously supported by Sheffield Foundation
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountain/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:MOUNTAIN
DESCRIPTION:An experience about the highest peaks around the world. \nDirector: Jennifer Peedom \nStar: Willem Dafoe \nThis film is part of the First Thursdays Series and is generously supported by the Sheffield Foundation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountain-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:2025 OSCAR SHORTS
DESCRIPTION:Since 2006\, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar® Nominated Short Films to audiences across the globe. This special release features the year’s most spectacular short films and is available to watch on the big screen for a limited time shortly after nominations are announced. Each nominee is released in one of three distinct feature-length compilations according to their category of nomination: Live Action\, Animation\, or Documentary. \nThese films may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to gun violence\, shootings\, language and animated nudity. \nLIVE ACTION (104 min with credits)\nThe Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – 13min\nAnuja – 22min\nI am not a Robot – 22min\nA Lien – 15min\nThe Last Ranger – 28min \nANIMATION (90 MIN with credits)\nMagic candies – 21min\nIn the Shadow of the cypress – 20min\nYuck! – 13min\nThe following films include nudity\, and may not be appropriate for audiences under 14 years old.\nWander to wonder – 13min\nBeautiful Men – 19min \nDOCUMENTARY (165 MIN with credits)\nInstruments of a Beating Heart – 23min\nIncident – 30min\nI am ready\, warden – 37min\nThe only girl in the orchestra – 35min\nDeath by numbers – 36min
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/2025-oscar-shorts/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
DESCRIPTION:The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity\, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. \nDirector: Reinaldo Marcus Green \nStars: Kingsley Ben-Adir\, Lashana Lynch\, James Norton
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/bob-marley-one-love/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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