Join us for an illuminating afternoon at the Chicago International Film Festival as we watch Hard Truths, a character-driven drama from writer-director Mike Leigh. The film stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste, whose performance has been described as Oscar-worthy, and in the words of festival organizers, Hard Truths tells a "fierce, compassionate, and often darkly humorous" story of a troubled woman and her family. After the screening, we’ll gather for a casual discussion nearby to reflect on the film and enjoy some great conversation. Watch the trailer for the film here.

Sunday, Oct. 27
12 p.m. CT

AMC NewCity 14
1500 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
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Click here to purchase your tickets for a discounted rate of $10 each. There are only 10 tickets available, so get yours first! Assistant Director of Regional Engagement, Maia Harrell ‘20, will email your tickets to you before the showing. We hope you can join us to support the Chicago International Film Festival, experience Hard Truths, and engage in a lively discussion with fellow Wildcats!

About the film:
Hard Truths offers an unflinching look at a woman who cannot seem to find happiness. The BBC's Caryn James writes that Marianne Jean-Baptiste "brings both dynamism and understanding to the prickliest of characters, in what is sure to be one of the best performances of the year."  The Chicago International Film Festival adds that "Hard Truths takes us into the intensities of kinship, duty, and the most enduring of human mysteries: that even through lifetimes of hurt and hardship, we still find ways to love those we call family." 

Run time: 97 minutes; MPAA rating: R

Questions? Please contact Chicago President Marissa O'Connell '11 at marissaoconnell5@gmail.com or Assistant Director of Regional Engagement, Maia Harrell ‘20 at maharrell@davidson.edu. 

We look forward to an afternoon of impactful film and connection.

Chicago Regional Team
Marissa O'Connell '11, Rand Hartsell '86 and Osama Syed '19

P.S. We encourage you to join our Regional Chapter of Chicago Davidson Connect group to stay in touch.