About
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.








