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Hannah Free hometown premiere, photos
2009-09-30
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Hannah Free, a new lesbian feature film produced and shot in Chicago, had its hometown premiere this week at the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute.The run ends Thursday, Sept. 30, with shows weeknights 6:15 and 8:15 p.m., 164 N. State Street. It has been so successful that the Gene Siskel will be bringing it back end of November; look for info soon at www.hannahfree.com ( as well as details on upcoming screenings around the U.S. and the world ) . The sold-out premiere gala Sept. 26 featured stars of the film, including Sharon Gless, director Wendy Jo Carlton and writer Claudia Allen. The post-film gala was held at the Renaissance Hotel, with entertainment by the Lucy Smith jazz trio. |
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