The Breakfast Club: Chicago & Music - FREE In-Person Talk - Chicago Movie Tours
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Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen - FREE In-Person Talk with Dr. Kelli Marshall, Founder of Chicago Movie Tours
Take a fresh look at one of the most iconic teen films of the 1980s: The Breakfast Club (1985).
Please note that as this is a limited space event and thus an additional registration with the White Oak Library is required via the link below:
https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/women-early-cinema-kelli-marshall-67126
Time and Location
Monday, August 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
The lecture starts at 7:00 pm, but we recommend arriving a few minutes early to get seated.
White Oak Library - Crest Hill Branch
20670 City Center Blvd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Event Details
Take a fresh look at one of the most iconic teen films of the 1980s: The Breakfast Club (1985).
In the first part of this talk, you'll take a virtual stroll around the former suburban Chicago high school where the movie was filmed. Though we can’t step inside, photos and stories of the building’s exterior reveal how its architecture reflects the pressures and confinement experienced by five very different teenagers stuck in Saturday detention.
The second half of this hour-long talk shifts to music, focusing on Simple Minds’ anthem "Don’t You (Forget About Me)." Here, we’ll uncover behind-the-scenes stories, explore the song’s ties to MTV, and discuss how it became a lasting metaphor for victory and self-discovery.
Blending film history, music, and Chicago landmarks, this program invites film lovers, community groups, and anyone nostalgic for the 1980s to discover how The Breakfast Club continues to define a generation of moviegoers.
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This program features our friend Dr. Kelli Marshall, the founder of Chicago Movie Tours
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Robert Kelleman
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