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Strides for Peace Choose Hope Film Screening

December 9, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Organizers

Strides for Peace
Gene Siskel Film Center

Venue

Virtual Event
Chicago, IL
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The Choose Hope film series transports viewers to the frontlines of communities in Chicago facing the greatest challenges, providing a window into what is happening on the ground and introducing the hidden heroes who through their actions, choose hope, no matter the odds.
This event is free, but you must PRE-ORDER tickets to join.  

Join us to view the series and for a panel discussion, moderated by Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director of Strides of Peace.

Panelists

Meet the Filmmakers:

  • Brandi Reed, LakeshoreHY Media
  • Patrick Mulvey and Andrew Ramsay, 5 x 12 Films

Community Leaders: Choosing Hope No Matter the Odds

  • Franklin Cosey-Gay, Project Director of University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration’s Center for Youth Violence Prevention
  • Matt DeMateo, Executive Director, New Life Centers (Little Village)
  • Diane Latiker, Founder and President, Kids Off the Block (Roseland)
  • Autry Phillips, Executive Director Target Area Development Corp (Englewood)
Donations to this event support Strides for Peace and the Gene Siskel Film Center and help make the Choose Hope series possible.
Please feel free to share this event widely.
Questions?  Please contact [email protected]