Join us for a variety of film screenings, from timely documentaries to family favorites.

Project Sunday

Join us for our monthly documentary film series!

Screenings begin at 1:30 p.m.

Cost:
Free with Museum admission.

Arusi Persian Wedding

Sunday, September 12; 1:30 p.m.

When an Iranian American photographer and his American wife travel to Iran for their traditional Persian wedding, the groom’s sister chronicles their excitement and their struggles. Set against the turbulent relationship between the United States and Iran, this film weaves the couple’s personal story with historical footage and offers a glimpse into a vibrant and complex country rarely seen in Western media. 60 minutes

Food, Inc.

Sunday, October 3; 1:30 p.m. 

Food, Inc., lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of the USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment.  94 Minutes

Join us for a special screening of this film in collaboration with Chipotle Mexican Grill.  Chipotle is trying to change the way people think about, and eat, fast food.  Just because it's fast, doesn't mean it should be bad for you.  Ingredients are sourced to make sure they have respect for the animals, environment, and farmers. Chipotle will lead a post-film discussion and will also provide coupons for free burritos for all in attendance!

The Future of Food

Sunday, October 10; 1:30 p.m.

This documentary explores the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented,
genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. This film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been affected by this new technology and examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat while huge
multi-national corporations seek to control the world’s food system. 90 minutes.

Immediately following the film, Beth Braun, biology professor at Northeastern Illinois University, leads a discussion.

Fresh

Sunday, October 17; 1:30PM; Free with museum admission

FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.  72 Minutes

Network Nites

Saturday, November 6; Sundays, November 21, 28; 1:30 P.M.

Cost:

Free with Museum admission.

Join us for “Net Nites” and be transported back to a time when the picture was black and white, cast members pitched products, and the myriad choices with cable were still decades away. Each day of this three-part series will feature shows from a selection of a typical day’s programming.

Primetime Friday Night, Fall 1952

Saturday, November 6; 1:30 p.m.

The Trouble with Father
“Hate that Loveseat!”
Sponsored by General Mills

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
“Halloween Party”
Sponsored by Kalamazoo Appliances

The Adventures of Superman
“Night of Terror”
Sponsored by Kellogg’s 

Tales of Tomorrow
“The Mysterious Serum”
Sponsored by Kriesler

Primetime Thursday Night, Fall 1955

Sunday, November 21; 1:30 p.m.

The Lone Ranger
“Rustler’s Hideout”
Sponsored by General Mills

You Bet Your Life
Sponsored by Desoto-Plymouth Dealers

Chrysler Presents Climax!
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Ford Theater, The Clay Pigeon
Sponsored by Ford

The Late Movie, Murder by Television

WGN Tuesday Afternoon, 1965

Sunday, November 28; 1:30 p.m.

The Dick Tracy Show
The Adventures of Superman
The Mickey Mouse Club
Garfield Goose & Friends
The Yogi Bear Show
The Magilla Gorilla Show

 Join us for another season of quotable Movies in the Park!

 All movies begin at dusk and are shown in our backyard on Uihlein Plaza.

Space fills up quickly for this popular summertime series. Bring your own chairs or blankets; visitors may bring food and beverages in non-glass containers. 

Cost:

Admission is FREE.

Pretty in Pink 

Wednesday, September 1 

Pretty in Pink is the last movie of the outdoor film series. Relive every awkward moment of Andie’s (Molly Ringwald) life as a high school outcast in this 1986 John Hughes classic. Presented in collaboration with the Chicago Park District.

Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.

Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about weather-related delays or cancellations. If you think your program or tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for the most current information.

Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600