33rd annual Chicago Underground Film Festival

Schedule

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm

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Location

The Harper Theater | Chicago, IL

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The Harper Theater, 5238 S Harper Ave,Chicago, Illinois, United States

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