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44th Chicago International Film Festival features local director Joe Swanberg, a Wesley Willis documentary, and more

[Above: Still from Nights and Weekends, directed by Chicago's own Joe Swanberg]The promise of "appearances by Darren Aronofsky, Danny Boyle and Charlie Kaufman” is enough to make any film aficionado salivate, but you don’t have to be a cinema buff to enjoy this year's 44th Chicago International Film Festival. Featuring more than 170 films from 47 countries, this year's film festival, which runs Oct. 16-29, offers sneak peaks and inside looks with its screenings and panel discussions featuring directors and actors. ...  read more