"A Tribute to Chicago Cinema, When Thugs Cry" A Chicago docu-film classic.

210 West 87th Street,Chicago IL 60620

05 May, 2022

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"A Tribute to Chicago Cinema, "When Thugs Cry" A Chicago docu-film classic. "A Tribute to Chicago Cinema, Parris Reaves Presents: "When Thugs Cry" A Chicago docu-film classic. The movie ‘When Thugs Cry’ will return to movie theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Meet some of the furthered star powered leads of ‘When Thugs Cry’ along with an exclusive Q&A with longtime filmmaker Parris Reaves and Chicago film industry friends, as they reunite for an evening panel discussion of redefining storytelling in Chicago and its evolution, interviews with the cast as they reminisce about the creation of the movie and address rumors of its sequel scheduled to begin production this Winter. This film industry in rewind event takes place Thursday May 5, 2022 at the 87th street Cinemas Chatham, located at 210 W. 87th Street for one-night only: 6 pm to 7:20 pm: Film Industry Networking Session Meet local filmmakers, producers, actors/actresses, videographers, composers, editors as well as network with those in the music and entertainment industries. Enjoy Afro-infused/Cinco De Mayo style appetizers catered by Sista’s Bistro & Catering (until exhausted) Comedy by: Bryant “BLT” Turner Performance by artist: Jah-RistaEnjoy Live Music by Jerome 7:30 pm: Movie Starts, followed by Q&A About the Film Just over 20 years later, ‘When Thugs Cry’ is becoming increasingly re-popularized shortly after the February 16, 2022 release of the Kanye’s Jeenyuhs documentary, part one, in which the Chicago’s legendary cinema staple written and directed by Chicago’s Englewood native, Parris Reaves was highlighted. What's interesting about this landmark 20th anniversary is that, like the Jeenyuhs documentary, the movie ‘When Thug’s Cry’ continues to earn an incredibly huge following worldwide -- in Australia specifically and was also screened in Chicago, NY and in Los Angeles. Coodie who stars in part one of “When Thugs Cry’ have all since became the producer as well as the director of photography for the Jeenyuhs documentary. This Chicago docu-film classic was undeniably authentic, one of the first films in the 1990’s to spark an explosion of Chicago independent filmmakers breaking into mainstream distribution and a groundbreaking project for many industry professional who’ve 20 years after, has never stopped creating big projects. 20 years after: Where are they now? Meet some of the cast, crew & those in-between. Parris Reaves – Director & Writer Jah-Rista – Rhythm (Character) Kenya Renee - Michelle (Character) Marisa Baldwin - Woodhouse – Lawyer (Character) Bryant “BLT” Turner – Self (Character) Chris Adams – Production Team Coquie Hughes – Production Team And more...