Black Films Shine at 60th Chicago International Film Festival

“The Spook Who Sat by the Door” will be one of over 15 Black films being showcased at the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival (Photo Credit: United Artists via the Chicago International Film Festival).& The 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, which runs until Oct. 27, showcases the rich diversity of Black diasporic narratives from throughout the world, from Cabo Verde off the coast of West Africa to São Paulo, Brazil, and here in the U.S. Yet, as always, this year’s festival pays homage to its host city by featuring works that embody the soul and history of Black Chicago. Notable films include “Save the Children,” the 1973 documentary chronicling Jesse Jackson and Operation PUSH’s Black Expo, “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells,” which highlights the legendary sculptor’s story and his masterpiece, “The Light of Truth” monument commemorating the legacy of the legendary Black woman journalist.& Special screenings will also be held of the film adaptation of “The Spook Who Sat By The Door,” based on the novel by Chicago novelist Sam Greenlee. The last surviving cast members of the film will attend the Sunday (10/20) screening of the movie. The public can view...