General Events

Join us for a film screening of The Edge of Each Other’s Battles (2002), a 59-minute documentary honoring Audre Lorde, followed by a facilitated discussion.

This year’s Ebert Fellows invite you to their curated screening of One Battle After Another (2025), a timely story of the fictional American revolutionary group, the French 75. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, the film will be introduced by the Ebert Fellows and their mentor, film critic Michael Phillips.

Attend a film screening of of award-winning Zimbabwean film, "Flame" with discussion with director Ingrid Sinclair and producer Simon Bright, led by led by history and gender and women's studies professor Teresa Barnes.

Kokuho (国宝), meaning "National Treasure," is a highly successful 2025 Japanese epic film by director Sang-il Lee about the intense, decades-long rivalry between two men destined for greatness in the traditional world of Kabuki theater. It's a visually stunning story of brotherhood, betrayal, and sacrifice, following protagonists Kikuo and Shunsuke from youth to mastery.

Join us for a screening of Sidney Lumet’s The Wiz (1978). See cultural icons such as Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Nipsey Russel follow the yellow brick road in this musical retelling of The Wizard of Oz. While considered a failure upon its release, the film has since developed an enduring and charming legacy, as well as a dedicated cult fan base.

Our Mr. Matsura, a feature documentary film, is the story of photographer Frank Matsura who journeyed from his native Japan to live in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. The film presents a picture of the “frontier” that departs from the existing popular culture narrative and celebrates the singular contribution of a community-building immigrant artist in America.

Join us for a celebration of student filmmaking at the Illinois Student Film Festival, featuring the work of students from across the University of Illinois campus. The programming will include about two hours of shorts and other activities to celebrate the hard work being done by student filmmakers across the University of Illinois campus.

The Department of Media & Cinema Studies presents the fourth annual MACS Student Showcase, featuring faculty-curated work created by students in MACS classes throughout the academic year.