Exclusive Advance Screening: TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE
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Exclusive Advance Screening: TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

FREE + Open to the public || See it first: Advance Screening of TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE (Sundance-selected) + Live Q&A · May 9th · 6PM

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Date and time

Friday, May 9 · 6 - 9:30pm CDT

Location

Chicago Cultural Center - Claudia Cassidy Theater

78 East Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602

Agenda

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Doors Open - Welcome + Mingle

Guests are welcomed to the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center. Early arrival is encouraged for best seating and to mingle with fellow film lovers, artists, and community leaders b...

7:00 PM

Premiere Screening - TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE

Summary: Muhammad returns home to Detroit to bury his stepfather and is thrust into settling his accounts, but Muhammad's struggles with depression and addiction may finish him before he finishes the...

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Post-Screening Q&A

Qasim Basir - Writer, Director, DP

Samantha Basir Tanner - Producer, Actor

N.K. Gutierrez - Host, Creative Artisan

Stay for an intimate and engaging post-screening conversation with members of the creative team, including director Qasim Basir and producer Samantha Basir Tanner. **Special Guest Announcements Comin...

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Paid venue parking

Exclusive Screening Event of: TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE

** FREE + Open to the public **

** Tickets RSVP Mandatory **

**Sneak Peek screening BEFORE it hits AMC theaters on May 16th**

Join us at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center for a special screening of To Live and Die and Live (a Sundance - selected feature) that explores grief, healing, and the unspoken emotional labor we carry.

Stay after the screening for a live Q&A with the filmmakers and special guests.


This isn’t just a screening - it’s a night of connection, independent storytelling, and a community conversation that will linger - all leading up to our theatrical release in select AMC Theaters nationwide.

Be among the first to experience the film. Then show up again opening weekend to help us make some box office noise!!!

Frequently asked questions

How much are tickets for the screening?

FREE. That's right all tickets are free and open to the public! RSVP is mandatory so please be sure to share this page with your family and friends.

Where is the best place to park near the Chicago Cultural Center?

The best parking options near the Chicago Cultural Center are: 1. Grant Park North Garage at 25 N. Michigan Ave. 2. Millennium Park Garage at 5 S. Columbus Dr. 3. Millennium Lakeside Garage at 5 S. Columbus Dr. * These garages are within walking distance of the Cultural Center.

Are additional parking options available?

Other Options: SpotHero lists the Wabash-Randolph Garage and other nearby garages as well. Online Pre-Payment: You can pre-pay online for discounted parking at the Millennium Garages, according to the City of Chicago (.gov) website.

Can I check-in before Doors Open at 6:00pm?

Doors Open promptly at 6:00pm; however, we do HIGHLY encourage early arrive to allow for parking and locating the venue entrance.

When will the film be released in AMC Theaters?

Great question!! TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE opens in select theaters nationwide on May 16th, 2025 If you enjoyed the film bring your family and friends to the theater that first opening weekend: May 16th, 17th, 18th

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