Presented by the Chicago-based documentary production and distribution company Terra Nova Films, the eighth annual Silver Images Film Festival continues Friday, May 11, through Friday, May 18, at Atlas Senior Center, 1767 E. 79th; Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington; Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville; Hinsdale Unitarian Church, 11 Maple, Hinsdale; Maravilla Independent and Assisted Senior Living, 145 N. Milwaukee, Vernon Hills; Trinity Hospital, 2320 E. 93rd; and Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 W. 95th. Admission is free, and all films will be shown on video. For more information call 773-881-6940.
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Ted Shen writes, “In Lisa Kaufman’s Packing for Two (1999, 13 min.) a widow who still sees and talks to her dead husband prepares for a vacation; it’s conventional in tone and full of Jewish cliches, though the glossy cinematography makes it watchable.” Aging in Chicago: Love and Loss (2000, 32 min.) features interviews with Harry Caray’s widow, Dutchie, and with former DePaul University basketball coach Ray Meyer, who lost his wife after 39 years. On the same program, The Yard People: An Intergenerational Love Story (see listing for “Short films, program two” this date below). (Trinity Hospital, 10:00 am)
Short films, program two
A trio of films celebrating diverse friendships. Ronit Bezalel (Voices of Cabrini) directed When Shirley Met Florence (1994, 28 min.), about two women who grew up together indulging their love of music. Carl Pfirman’s The Confession (2000, 22 min.) is about two gay men who have been together for over 35 years. David Collier’s documentary For Better or for Worse (1993, 55 min.), about five couples whose respective relationships have lasted half a century, was nominated for an Oscar. (Gerber/Hart Library, 7:00)
Short films, program one
