Arts & Entertainment
John Belushi Documentary To Headline Chicago Film Festival
R.J. Cutler's documentary, "Belushi," is making its way to the big screen this October.
CHICAGO — This year's Chicago Film Festival will open with a documentary film that is 15 years in the making.
The documentary, “Belushi,” by filmmaker R.J. Cutler, explores the life of Chicagoan John Belushi, a comedian and actor who died in 1982 at the age of 33. The premier will be held on Oct. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Chicago Tribune reports the documentary explores Belushi's life through archival interviews with Dan Aykroyd, Penny Marshall, Lorne Michaels, Carrie Fisher and more.
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The festival said on social media that the documentary will be screened for in-person attendees at the ChiTownMovies drive-in theater in Pilsen and virtually for those watching from home.
According to the Tribune, a significant portion of this year's festival will be available to watch from home through a streaming website and on Roku and Apple TV apps.
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Tickets to the festival go on sale on Sept. 23 for members, Sept. 25 for festival pass holders and Sept. 28 to the general public.
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