Flyer for AN EVENING WITH JOHN SMITH: Thursday, November 5 · 6:00 PM at Gene Siskel Film Center

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AN EVENING WITH JOHN SMITH

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Screening at Gene Siskel Film Center November 5 at 6 PM. Listed on Gene Siskel Film Center's official calendar.

Influential British artist-filmmaker John Smith returns to Conversations at the Edge with a 76-minute program spanning 1976 and 2026, including the 16mm film The Girl Chewing Gum. A conversation with Smith and Abina Manning follows, turning the screening into a genuinely one-night encounter.

What to expect

Settle in for a 6 PM program combining 16mm and digital projection at the Gene Siskel Film Center. After the 76-minute screening, stay for the announced conversation with John Smith and Abina Manning.

Good to know

  • The screening begins at 6 PM.
  • The film program runs 76 minutes.
  • The program uses both 16mm and digital formats.
  • A conversation with John Smith and Abina Manning follows.

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

When does the program begin?

The screening begins at 6 PM on Thursday, November 5.

How long is the film program?

The listed running time for the program is 76 minutes.

Will John Smith appear?

Yes, a conversation with John Smith and Abina Manning follows.

How can I get tickets?

The Film Center event page provides a ticket link.