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My Happy Place: Thanksgiving Edition Updates
Chaz Ebert revisits selected highlights from readers who contributed to her "My Happy Place" series and provides their updates in honor of Thanksgiving.
Chaz Ebert revisits selected highlights from readers who contributed to her "My Happy Place" series and provides their updates in honor of Thanksgiving.
Matt writes: As an executive producer of Rebecca Hall's directorial debut, "Passing," RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert penned a personal essay entitled "The Freedom to Pass," in which she details how the film connects with her own first-hand observations.
An essay on Rebecca Hall's film "Passing," and the phenomenon of choosing to live as a different race other than the one prescribed by society penned by its executive producer, Chaz Ebert.
Matt writes: After a prolonged hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chicago Critics Film Festival finally returns to the Music Box Theatre from Friday, November 12th, through Sunday, November 14th.
An article about Rebecca Hall's directorial debut, "Passing," winning a top prize at the 2021 NewFest.
An article about the upcoming virtual event, "An Inside Look: Mr. Soul!" which will stream live at 7pm CT on Sunday, October 17th.
Matt writes: On September 19th at Navy Pier's Chicago Shakespeare Theater, RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert was thrilled to present the work of ten remarkable filmmakers, ages 11-21, who are the winners of The No Malice Film Contest, presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (ALPLF), The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
An article about the Abraham Lincoln No Malice Film Awards given to celebrate young filmmakers ages 11-21 at their red carpet debut at Chicago's Shakespeare Theater, The Yard at Navy Pier.
Matt writes: Last week, RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert announced that this year's installment of Ebertfest, which was originally scheduled to run from September 8th through the 11th, will be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new dates for the festival will be April 20th through the 23rd in 2022.
An article about the 3rd annual AAFCA TV Honors, which will stream at 2pm CT this Saturday, August 28th.
A special update on Erica Ford and Dr Kahil El Zabar, two of the subjects featured in our Profiles in Courage series during Black Writers Week.
An article detailing each of the winners of the inaugural No Malice Film Contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and the Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation
An article about the upcoming screening of Julie Dash's "Daughters of the Dust" hosted by Chaz Ebert as the opening film to kick-off the Gene Siskel Film Center's Chicago Favorites Series on Saturday, August 21st.
An urgent reposting of RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert's video PSA on the COVID-19 vaccine.
An article about Melissa Haizlip's acclaimed documentary, "Mr. Soul!", premiering on HBO Max on Sunday, August 22nd.
An article about Chicago's film venue FACETS reopening on September 17th, preceded by an Industry/Press Open House on August 24th.
Matt writes: RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert recently announced that Oscar-nominated French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award at the 2021 TIFF Tribute Awards, which will take place during the 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
A special edition of Thumbnails honoring the launch of The Ringer's new eight-part podcast series, "Gene and Roger."
A report on two films from Cannes, including an anthology film that features work from David Lowery, Jafar Panahi, and Laura Poitras.
