ADIFF CHICAGO 2026

ADIFF Opening Night: Daughters + Can you stand the Rain

Friday, June 5

Showtimes

Friday, June 5

7:00pm – Opening Reception (Food & Drink provided)
8:00pm – Screenings + Q&A

Ticketing

$25 /General
$20 /Members

$30 /Friday Pass
$70 /All-Access Pass

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Opening Night screening in collaboration with curator Tyler Balentine.

DAUGHTERS
Dir. Sharyon Culberson | USA | Short Narrative | 2023 | 13 mins

Three generations of Black women overcome societal causes of intergenerational trauma to ensure their family’s survival.

CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN
Dir. Eden Marryshow | USA | Narrative | 2025 | 91 mins

Chicago Premiere

Old friends reunite after their childhood anchor dies, forcing them to face buried dreams, tensions, and regrets while discovering their true selves and future possibilities.

ADIFF CHICAGO 2026

The ADIFF Chicago 2026 film festival features a diverse lineup of 14 films, including several Chicago premieres, spanning documentaries, narratives, and short films. The festival is scheduled from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, 2026. View full festival.

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