Join us at the Dairy Arts Center for a powerful evening of cinema and conversation with a screening of Hands Up, followed by a live Q&A with director Chuck Whitman.
Set against the backdrop of Chicago amid the rise of Black Lives Matter protests, Hands Up is a gripping and urgent coming-of-age drama that confronts systemic violence, grief, and the fight for survival in one of America’s most notorious murder capitals.
Film Synopsis
After his cousin is shot and killed by a white police officer, a Black inner-city teenager struggles to find a way out of Chicago as protests erupt across the city. Caught between trauma, anger, and limited options, he must navigate a world shaped by loss, injustice, and resilience.
Post-Screening Conversation
Following the screening, director Chuck Whitman will join us for a live Q&A, discussing the making of the film, its social and political context, and his approach to telling stories rooted in lived experience. The evening will also include a short trailer preview of Whitman’s upcoming film project.
Tickets: Free, registration required (capacity is limited)
This event is presented in partnership with Louise Cutler Studio.
Film Credits
Director: Chuck Whitman (Charles “Chuke” Whitman)
Writers: Robert Kreiling, Chuck Whitman
Starring: Jermaine Johnson, Jamal Woolard, LaRoyce Hawkins
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