The Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are not just beloved city landmarks—they’ve also played unforgettable roles on the big screen. In this hour-long lecture, explore how both of these public spaces have been represented in film, sometimes as places of whimsy, sometimes as sites of unrest. Specifically, you will:
• Stroll (virtually) along Michigan Avenue to visit the Art Institute of Chicago and its famous lions
• Explore how one of John Hughes’ beloved ‘80s teen comedies transformed a museum visit into a cinematic moment
• Step into Grant Park, a sprawling downtown green space rich in political and pop culture significance
• Learn how a recent historical drama restaged one of Chicago’s most turbulent protests
• View original HD footage you won’t find anywhere else—captured and curated just for this talk
See familiar city landmarks in a new light—through the lens of film—as we engage in conversation about place and media.