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    Eyes of an Angel 1991 POSTER

    Eyes of an Angel

    1991

    English

    5.3

    5

    Action

    brother-in-law

    california

    chicago, illinois

    cook

    daughter

    Drama

    psychology

    Robert Harmon Robert Harmon Director John Travolta John Travolta as Bobby Vincent Guastaferro Vincent Guastaferro as Goon Richard Edson Richard Edson as Goon Gene LeBell Gene LeBell as Pit Bull Handler
    John Travolta is a downtrodden single father raising his daughter under difficult circumstances in Chicago. The young girl comes upon and then nurses a wounded Doberman used for fighting, back to health. Duped by underworld types he was working as a courier for, father and daughter leave the dog and flee cross-country to Los Angeles with both canine and mobsters in pursuit.
    Southside with You 2016 POSTER

    Southside with You

    2016

    English

    6.3

    36

    92%

    71%

    1980s

    Action

    barack obama

    biography

    Biography

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    first date

    History

    Romance

    Richard Tanne Richard Tanne Director Parker Sawyers Parker Sawyers as Barack Obama Donald Paul Donald Paul as Bow Tie Vanessa Bell Calloway Vanessa Bell Calloway as Marian Robinson Tika Sumpter Tika Sumpter as Michelle Robinson
    Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.
    The Promotion 2008 POSTER

    The Promotion

    2008

    English

    5.6

    12

    54%

    28%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    promotion

    rivalry

    supermarket

    Steve Conrad Steve Conrad Director Seann William Scott Seann William Scott as Doug Stauber Adrian Martinez Adrian Martinez as Octavio Bruce Jarchow Bruce Jarchow as Party Guest Jason Bateman Jason Bateman as Retreat Leader
    Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
    Grand Piano 2013 POSTER

    Grand Piano

    2013

    English

    15

    80%

    47%

    Action

    assassin

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    Horror

    live performance

    Music

    Mystery

    sniper

    stage fright

    threat of death

    Thriller

    Eugenio Mira Eugenio Mira Director Tamsin Egerton Tamsin Egerton as Ashley Alex Winter Alex Winter as Assistant John Cusack John Cusack as Clem Elijah Wood Elijah Wood as Tom Selznick
    Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long awaited concert in Chicago. Just moments after starting his performance in the packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a threatening message written on the score: 'Play one wrong note and you die'. Without leaving the piano, Tom must discover the anonymous sniper's motives and look for help without anyone realizing.
    Native Son 2019 POSTER

    Native Son

    2019

    English

    5.7

    28

    62%

    48%

    a24

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    poverty

    Rashid Johnson Rashid Johnson Director Ashton Sanders Ashton Sanders as Bigger Thomas Bryant Carroll Bryant Carroll as Dispatch Margaret Qualley Margaret Qualley as Mary Dalton Stephen Henderson Stephen Henderson as Mr. Green
    A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
    Gladiator 1992 POSTER

    Gladiator

    1992

    English

    6.5

    26

    31%

    69%

    Action

    blood splatter

    boxer

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    fistfight

    gay interest

    Sport

    sports

    Rowdy Herrington Rowdy Herrington Director Cara Buono Cara Buono as Dawn John Heard John Heard as John Riley Ossie Davis Ossie Davis as Noah Jon Seda Jon Seda as Romano
    Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight he is noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing - where punches can kill.
    The Deadly Look of Love 2000 POSTER

    The Deadly Look of Love

    2000

    English

    5.3

    1

    50%

    50%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    delusion

    Drama

    lover

    mother-in-law

    Romance

    seduction

    sexual obsession

    Sollace Mitchell Sollace Mitchell Director Vincent Spano Vincent Spano as Brett Becker Kathryn Kirkpatrick Kathryn Kirkpatrick as Cindy Holland Taylor Holland Taylor as Evelyn McGinnis Jayne Heitmeyer Jayne Heitmeyer as Kathleen Murdock
    Janet Flanders is a small-town, unsophisticated young woman who is seduced by the fantasy of romantic love; she believes that someday her prince will come to sweep her away. Then she meets handsome Brett Becker; she believes she's found the man of her dreams -- little suspecting he is engaged to marry a wealthy socialite. Deep into her illusion that Brett loves her, she moves to Chicago to be closer to him, deluge him with calls and love notes, tells her family about her boyfriend Brett, and buys an engagement ring. Her obsession with him leads her from intrigue and eventually to murder.
    Devil in My Ride 2013 POSTER

    Devil in My Ride

    2013

    English

    4.7

    1

    88%

    88%

    Action

    Adventure

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    demonic possession

    Horror

    road movie

    Gary Michael Schultz Gary Michael Schultz Director Dave Lipschutz Dave Lipschutz as Beaver Rachel Joy Mazza Rachel Joy Mazza as Gypsy Sid Haig Sid Haig as Iggy Craig J. Harris Craig J. Harris as Pawn Shop Owner
    Doreen is about to marry the man of her dreams, Hank, a mild-mannered guy who is equally as excited about marrying Doreen. However, Doreen's older brother, a wild man named Travis who's been estranged from her for several years, shows up to make amends, but instead he accidentally curses her. Doreen is now possessed by the devil. In Las Vegas is a homeless man known as Johnny Priest, who is the last known person to perform an exorcism in America. It's up to Travis and Hank to put aside their differences and travel from Chicago to Las Vegas to get Doreen an exorcism before it's too late and her soul is lost forever.
    Chicago at the Crossroad 2019 POSTER

    Chicago at the Crossroad

    2019

    English

    7.1

    2

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Documentary

    gun violence

    homicide

    public housing

    racial segregation

    urban

    Brian Schodorf Brian Schodorf Director Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as Self Glc Glc as Self Leon Rogers Leon Rogers as Self Phenom Universal Phenom Universal as Self
    While gun violence was on the decline in most major US cities, why did it continue to increase in Chicago's segregated communities? What is known about the systems that created the problem, the laws that isolated it, and the policies that abandoned it? Using dramatic footage, including interviews with residents on the front lines over the last 15 years, this documentary opens a rare historical window into the systematic creation of poverty stricken communities plagued by gun violence. 
    Wildcats 1986 POSTER

    Wildcats

    1986

    English

    6.1

    19

    30%

    49%

    Action

    american football

    chicago, illinois

    coach

    Comedy

    high school

    Sport

    sports

    the big game

    Michael Ritchie Michael Ritchie Director Jsu Garcia Jsu Garcia as Cerulo Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson as Krushinski Bruce French Bruce French as Mayhew Ann Doran Ann Doran as Mrs. Chatham
    High school track coach Molly McGrath knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
    Prime Cut 1972 POSTER

    Prime Cut

    1972

    English

    6.7

    8

    71%

    72%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    debt collector

    Drama

    irish mob

    kansas city

    slaughterhouse

    Thriller

    wheat field

    Michael Ritchie Michael Ritchie Director Lee Marvin Lee Marvin as Nick Devlin Sissy Spacek Sissy Spacek as Poppy Bill Morey Bill Morey as Shay Gregory Walcott Gregory Walcott as Weenie
    A group of ruthless Chicago mob enforcers are sent to Kansas City to settle things with the owner of a slaughterhouse who has taken money that is not his to keep.
    The Company 2003 POSTER

    The Company

    2003

    English

    6.2

    6

    72%

    49%

    Action

    ballet

    ballet dancer

    chicago, illinois

    choreographer

    dancer

    Drama

    Music

    Romance

    Robert Altman Robert Altman Director Malcolm McDowell Malcolm McDowell as Alberto Antonelli James Franco James Franco as Josh Neve Campbell Neve Campbell as Loretta 'Ry' Ryan Marc Grapey Marc Grapey as Toast Master
    Ensemble drama centered around a group of ballet dancers, with a focus on one young dancer who's poised to become a principal performer.
    The Dilemma 2011 POSTER

    The Dilemma

    2011

    English

    5.3

    34

    24%

    29%

    Action

    adultery

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Drama

    friendship

    infidelity

    secret

    truth

    Ron Howard Ron Howard Director Jennifer Connelly Jennifer Connelly as Beth Winona Ryder Winona Ryder as Geneva Kevin James Kevin James as Nick Brannen Channing Tatum Channing Tatum as Zip
    Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.
    Medium Cool 1969 POSTER

    Medium Cool

    1969

    English

    7.2

    9

    96%

    78%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Drama

    History

    journalism

    police brutality

    presidential election

    Thriller

    vietnam war

    violence

    Haskell Wexler Haskell Wexler Director Felton Perry Felton Perry as Black Militant Peter Boyle Peter Boyle as Gun Clinic Manager Marianna Hill Marianna Hill as Ruth Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as Self
    John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.
    Chi-Town 2018 POSTER

    Chi-Town

    2018

    English

    8.0

    2

    100%

    91%

    Action

    basketball

    chicago, illinois

    Documentary

    gun violence

    Sport

    success

    Nick Budabin Nick Budabin Director Keifer Sykes Keifer Sykes as Self
    An underdog basketball player from Chicago goes on a meteoric rise to become one of the best college point guards in the nation. But while he pursues dreams of the NBA, his success contrasts with the effects of gun violence on his friends back home.
    Michelle Obama: Life After the White House 2020 POSTER

    Michelle Obama: Life After the White House

    2020

    English

    4.6

    3

    Action

    african american

    america

    Biography

    chicago, illinois

    Documentary

    first lady

    lawyer

    president

    Jordan Hill Jordan Hill Director Michelle Obama Michelle Obama as Self
    Former First Lady Michelle Obama's story has just begun. The Obamas have remained quite busy with their new life of activism which includes their issue-oriented production company, Higher Ground, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2020. Mrs. Obama's autobiography, Becoming, has become the best-selling memoir of all time and even won a Grammy following the publication of her book. Get lost in the incredible journey of this modern-day First Lady's story in the making...
    Henry Gamble's Birthday Party 2015 POSTER

    Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

    2015

    English

    6.1

    6

    86%

    58%

    Action

    adultery

    birthday

    chicago, illinois

    christianity

    Drama

    masturbation

    sexuality

    Stephen Cone Stephen Cone Director Nina Ganet Nina Ganet as Autumn Gamble Pat Healy Pat Healy as Bob Gamble Joe Keery Joe Keery as Gabe Travis A. Knight Travis A. Knight as Keith Noble
    Unfolding over the course of one very eventful day in his life, at 17-year-old preacher’s kid Henry's afternoon birthday pool party, the guests include an assortment of grown-ups from the family church, as well as Henry’s secular and religious teen friends — including the closeted young Logan, who clearly has eyes for Henry.
    Battle Creek Brawl 1980 POSTER

    Battle Creek Brawl

    1980

    English

    5.7

    42

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Crime

    martial arts

    street gang

    Robert Clouse Robert Clouse Director Jackie Chan Jackie Chan as Jerry Kwan Larry Drake Larry Drake as Judge #1 Sheb Wooley Sheb Wooley as Screaming Thug Gene LeBell Gene LeBell as Stroke
    A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.
    The Big Town 1987 POSTER

    The Big Town

    1987

    English

    5.9

    7

    50%

    36%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chicago, illinois

    craps

    Drama

    gambler

    gangster

    Romance

    stripper

    Thriller

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Gary Farmer Gary Farmer as Duke Lee Grant Lee Grant as Ferguson Edwards Diane Lane Diane Lane as Lorry Dane Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt as Phil Carpenter
    It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
    Tucker: The Man and His Dream 1988 POSTER

    Tucker: The Man and His Dream

    1988

    English

    6.9

    15

    82%

    68%

    1940s

    Action

    automobile industry

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Drama

    Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola Director Marshall Bell Marshall Bell as Frank Christian Slater Christian Slater as Junior Corin Nemec Corin Nemec as Noble Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges as Preston Tucker
    Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
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