47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival Highlights Family Favorites

Alderman Gene Schulter is pleased to announce that the 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival will kick off this month and will feature a broad range of family favorites. The 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival is being sponsored and coordinated by Alderman Schulter in conjunction with the Ravenswood Community Council, Greening of Ravenswood, and the Chicago Park District.

"Creating events and activities that give friends and neighbors an opportunity to come together is an important part of making our communities livable," states Alderman Schulter. "Outdoor film festivals, along with outdoor concerts and neighborhood festivals, can be an important component to keeping vibrant and economically viable."

Alderman Schulter is also pleased to report that the film festival is being entirely funded by private donations and money raised by the Greening of Ravenswood.

"The City of Chicago is still facing serious budget concerns," continues Alderman Schulter. "To be able to provide this type of events without drawing from the City budget is a real testament to the commitment of our community."

The schedule, community-led film reviews, and other interactive features will be available throughout the summer at 47thwardfilmfest.blogspot.com. Included in the schedule are also four movies sponsored by the Chicago Park District as a part of the Movies in the Park program.