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Wednesday, April 24
The Chicago Critics Film Festival returns for its second year at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., May 9-15. Tonight's schedule is below. Tickets are $12-15 per screening, or $75 for a weekday pass, $100 for a weekend pass or $150 for a full festival pass.
- 5pm: Private Violence
- 7pm: Nick Offerman: American Ham (w/director Jordan Vogt-Roberts Q&A)
- 9:35pm: Starred Up
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, which runs Tuesday evenings through June 10. Each screening will feature and appearance by the filmmakers. Full details and advance tickets available at the Film Center Website. Film Center: 164 North State Street. Box office: (312) 846-2085.