Chasing Chasing Amy

Name: Chasing Chasing Amy
Start: 2025-02-01T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-01T18:30:00-06:00
Location: 209 W North St, Normal, IL, United States, Illinois 61761

Schedule

Sat Feb 01 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

209 W North St, Normal, IL, United States, Illinois 61761 | Normal, IL

In this new documentary, Filmmaker Sav Rodgers sets out to examine the complex legacy of Kevin Smith's CHASING AMY on LGBTQA+ people and its life-saving impact on Rodgers himself, who came into his queerness via kinship with the film. He makes significant progress, garnering support from Kevin Smith; but as the production continues, Rodgers is faced with unexpected truths that change his relationship with the film and himself. NR / 92 min.
Join us for a conversation with Filmmaker Sav Rodgers and Cast Member & Associate Producer Riley Rodgers following the film.
Presented as part of the LQBTQA+ Reunion Weekend at Illinois State University. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQA+ community at ISU.
Originally from Kansas, Sav Rodgers is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and pop culture documentarian whose feature directorial debut Chasing Chasing Amy (2024) explores the complicated legacy of Chasing Amy (1997) and its profound impression on his life. The TED Talk he gave in 2018 kickstarted this filmmaking journey, and spurred the writing of scripts that center on highly specific, surprising stories about queer people. His screenplays have been recognized by GLAAD, Outfest, ScreenCraft, among others. Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Media List in 2024, Sav is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Transgender Film Center, a nonprofit aiming to help trans creators bring finished films to audiences around the world. Sav is a proud University of Kansas graduate and still sports KU baseball caps wherever he goes.