November 14 | Can Blackness truly escape the historical violence of its origins? Seeking an answer, three Black men embark on a transformative, restorative pilgrimage tracing the transatlantic slave route in reverse. Their journey spans from Los Angeles to Salvador da Bahia in Brazil before culminating in Accra, Ghana. Through shared reflection and lived experience, they confront inherited trauma, redefine global Blackness, and imagine new pathways toward liberation beyond the enduring structures of white supremacy.
2026, dir. Sienna McLean-LoGreco | USA, 100 min. | In English and Portuguese with English subtitles | Format: Digital
General Admission - $15.50
Group Rate - $11.50 (Groups can save $4 off per ticket - minimum of 15 guests required)
Celebrating its 32nd year in 2026, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black cinema. This annual festival highlights emerging and established talents and historical narratives, enriching the landscape of Black culture. The festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side.
The film festival will be held at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center November 6–15, 2026.
Festival passes and individual tickets are available for purchase.
Audiences additionally can choose from two Festival pass options:
Opening Night plus five screenings: $80 general public / $55 members
Six regular screenings: $60 general public / $36 members