Doc10 Film Festival Highlights Documentaries on Girl Scouts, Norman Lear, and Billie Jean King
The 11th annual Doc10 documentary film festival is set to take place in Chicago from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center. Founded by Paula Froehle and Steve Cohen, the festival aims to showcase compelling real-life stories that foster emotional connections with audiences. This year's lineup features a diverse array of feature-length documentaries, including films about tennis icon Billie Jean King, author Salman Rushdie, and the business behind Girl Scout Cookies in "Cookie Queens." Other notable entries include "Soul Patrol," honoring Black special ops fighters in Vietnam, and a profile of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speechwriter co-directed by Stephen Curry. A new addition to the festival is the "Speak Truth" program, which screens films on urgent social issues like censorship and religious freedom, followed by panel discussions with filmmakers and community leaders to extend conversations beyond the theater. The event continues its mission to redefine the documentary genre, offering provocative and pleasing cinematic experiences that highlight the lives of significant cultural and historical figures.
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Doc10 Film Festival Highlights Documentaries on Girl Scouts, Norman Lear, and Billie Jean King
The 11th annual Doc10 documentary film festival is set to take place in Chicago from April 24 to May 3, 2026, at the Davis Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center. Founded by Paula Froehle and Steve Cohen, the festival aims to showcase compelling real-life stories that foster emotional connections with audiences. This year's lineup features a diverse array of feature-length documentaries, including films about tennis icon Billie Jean King, author Salman Rushdie, and the business behind Girl Scout Cookies in "Cookie Queens." Other notable entries include "Soul Patrol," honoring Black special ops fighters in Vietnam, and a profile of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speechwriter co-directed by Stephen Curry. A new addition to the festival is the "Speak Truth" program, which screens films on urgent social issues like censorship and religious freedom, followed by panel discussions with filmmakers and community leaders to extend conversations beyond the theater. The event continues its mission to redefine the documentary genre, offering provocative and pleasing cinematic experiences that highlight the lives of significant cultural and historical figures.
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