MONEY BOYS by C.B. Yi | IN-PERSON (6/23)
MONEY BOYS by C.B. Yi | IN-PERSON (6/23)
Chicago Filmmakers (map) | Friday, June 23 at 7:00PM Central
In celebration of Pride Month, Chicago Filmmakers announces June’s REELING PRIDE FILM SHOWCASE presented by MUBI. This special showcase of LGBTQ+ cinema brings audiences together ahead of the annual REELING: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival.
Enjoy a series of films that feature queer characters on their journeys of self-discovery, and explore the connections with family, friends, or lovers that define us.
Chicago Filmmakers does not deny admission to those who do not have the ability to make a donation. Please email coop [at] chicagofilmmakers.org to inquire about free admission.
PROGRAM
MONEY BOYS (Austria/France, 2021)
SYNOPSIS: Fei makes a living in the big city working as a hustler. His world collapses when he realizes that his family accepts his money but not his homosexuality. Broken-hearted, Fei struggles to create a new beginning in his life.
DIRECTOR: C.B. Yi
PRODUCERS: KGP Filmproduktion, Zorba, Flash Forward Entertainment, Panache Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, Taipei Film Commission, La Cie Cinématographique
STARRING: Kai Ko, Chloe Maayan, Yufan Bai, JC Lin
COPRESENTED BY: MUBI
Total Run Time: 120 mins
Image: Portrait of Money Boys director, C. B. Yi
“Moneyboys may deal with a very specific situation, the migration of a young man from rural China, but for me it is a universal story about interpersonal relationships that could happen in many places around the world.” - Director C.B. Yi
Presented by…
Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema
In-person screenings are held at Chicago Filmmakers’ Firehouse Cinema located at 1326 W. Hollywood Ave in the Edgewater neighborhood. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime and be ready to present your order confirmation number for admission. Masks are strongly recommended, but not required.
