Yesterday, we had another successful in-theater screening at the MUSIC BOX THEATER in Chicago, featuring our festival closing film Angry Son . Despite the heavy rain in Chicago, thanks for coming and sharing the afternoon at the MUSIC BOX THEATER with us, bringing tears of emotion! Photo courtesy
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