Chicago Southland International Film Festival

United States · Years Running: 7 Years

Welcome to the Chicago Southland International Film Festival, enhancing the rich tradition of the vibrant arts and cultural community at Governors State University with a showcase of global cinematic excellence. UPCOMING SCREENINGS SPECIAL SHOWCASE: Medaase: A Ghana Public Health Brigade Story A Fundraiser to Support Governors State University’s Public Health Brigade Directed By: Megan Smith & Tiyen Simmons March 6, 2026 6:00 P.M. IN SHERMAN HALL AT GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY Join us for an evening of engrossing storytelling as we celebrate 10 years of Governors State University's global impact through international service-learning. Hear from faculty and students who have contributed to the life-changing work of the Public Health Brigade. Enjoy the world premiere of the documentary film "Medaase: A Ghana Public Health Brigade Story" and a post-film, in-person O&A with the filmmakers. About the Film: A group of students, faculty, and community members from Governors State University- a public higher education institution rooted in the heart of Chicago's Southland- set out on a Public Health Brigade to Ghana. What unfolded was nothing short of transformational. Partnering with Global Brigades, an international non-profit, these volunteers ventured far beyond the classroom and immersed themselves in the living heartbeat of Ghana: its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse people. The work changed them, but so did the land, the relationships, and the profound.

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