Chicago 53rd International Film Festival Archives

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta’ Be Me Plays Chicago International Film Festival

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017Connie Wilson

Director Sam Pollard brought his hugely entertaining documentary Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta’ Be Me to the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival and spoke about the fascinating subject of this film. A host of celebrities, ranging from Whoopie Goldberg to Billy Crystal to Sidney Poitier testify to the man who was … [Read More]

Vanessa Redgrave Honored with Visionary Award at the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival on October 16, 2017

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017Connie Wilson

Vanessa Redgrave is one of the most honored actresses of her generation. Now 80, she has been Oscar-nominated six times (winning for Best Supporting Actress for “Julia” in 1977) and may be the only British actress to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, a BAFTA, an Olivier, a … [Read More]