Chicagoland Independent & Documentary Films/Movies[CIDFilms]

Welcome film/movie fans! - Join us to meet other local Indie & Documentary film fans. Discuss and recommend indi films, documentaries, and other movies to one another.

The idea is to watch the films that pose various moral/ethical questions or expend awareness about different issues that our society and individuals are facing. Therefore we will be focusing on watching Independent or Documentary films rather than watching typical Hollywood movies that are mostly for entertaining purposes.

Choosing documentary films we will primarily focus on the following topics: Personal Growth, Self Improvement/Empowerment, Spirituality, Global Warming, Ecological/Environmental Issues, Sustainable/Green Technologies, Alternative Energy, Corporate/Industrial/Governmental abuse, Ethical/Moral issues, Vegetarianism/Veganism, Genetically Modified Food & GMO, Alternative Healing. However, we are open to any kind of films/movies that raise any ethical and other important topics suggested by our members.

Please feel free to recommend us movies/films that you would like to watch, movies/films that you watched and would like to watch again, or just movies/films that you suggest to watch for others.

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A Place at the Table: hunger in America
- Thu May 23
  7:30 PM
- RSVPs closed
- 15 attending
- 10 comments
Needs a location

Coming soon!
PLEASE NOTE: This event will only happen if enough people buy tickets from the Tugg website. Please contact the event host (Tony) with any questions. From the... Learn more

Hosted by: tony
Meetup
City & State Short Film Program at Chicago International Film Festival
- Wed Sep 25
  6:15 PM
- → RSVP
- 3 attending
- 0 comments
Chicago Cultural Center - Claudia Cassidy Theater

78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL (map)
Let's go to the last event of the Chicago International Film Festival: City & State Short Film Program. International Screenings is the highlight event of the... Learn more

Hosted by: Vadim (Organizer), and Helen

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April 11 · 7:00 PM
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March 23 · 5:30 PM
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15 Indie/Documentary Film Fans | 5.004

This is another joint event between ChicagoVeg and Chicagoland Independent & Documentary Films (CIDFilms) groups which will consist of two independent parts: a... Learn more
March 16 · 7:30 PM
TRASHED
60 Indie/Documentary Film Fans | 5.006 | 3 Photos

Join us for the next Chicago Filmmakers Green Screen Environmental Series: TRASHED Directed by Candida Brady. UK, 2011, 98 min Trashed, the Cannes Film Festival hit... Learn more
March 9 · 6:00 PM
2013 Peace On Earth Film Festival: TRUST Alaska & Raising Resistance
34 Indie/Documentary Film Fans | 5.003

Join us for the Peace On Earth Film Festival (POEFF)! - Great cause, excellent selections, and it's free! We will watch two films: TRUST Alaska & Raising Resistance... Learn more
March 8 · 7:00 PM
FREE Screening of "Thrive: What on Earth will it take?"
45 Indie/Documentary Film Fans | 4.004

Because of all of your positive comments in February 2012 we will be be screening "Thrive: What on Earth will it take?" once again, this time in North West suburbs.... Learn more

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tony commented on A Place at the Table: hunger in America
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"Sadly not enough people purchased tickets so the event is off :( I believe that its available on iTunes."

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Todd Tue RSVPed Yes for Chicago Premiere of Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' The Devil's Cage
5 days ago

May 31

Chicago Premiere of Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' The Devil's Cage
Friday 5:30 PM at The Hideout

1 attending
New Member

Al joined
5 days ago

"European film/stage dir"
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Tim joined
6 days ago

"My name is Tim and I am looking to watch some amazing documentaries."
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Dragon82 joined
6 days ago

"Writer/Director, also love helping out on other's films."
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Jonathan Reynolds joined
6 days ago

"Just moved to Chicago, would love to check out some films"
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Parag started Housing in Chicago
May 11

"Hello: I am looking to move in Chicago starting June 1st and in search of housing from downtown to Roger’s Park area. I prefer 1 bedroom apartment if you know any in your area with flexible lease option...."

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Sahana Radhakrishna joined
May 8

"I like movies :)"
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Franny joined
May 8

"I am interested in meeting people who direct horror indie movies, and b-movies so I can network."
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Mary Honore joined
May 7

"Hi. By name...Mary. I live in Rogers Park, work in West Loop...and I need to get my work life balance in order."

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Founded Mar 16, 2003

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