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Original Airdate06/01/2026
Celebrating the emerging filmmakers of Chicago; this short film showcase features bold stories from the city's dynamic creative community.
Future of Film: Chicago XL
Where to watch Future of Film: Chicago XL
- Included with AMC+ on Spectrum TV, through Jun 1, 2027
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Season 1
5. A Mind of Its Own
Air Date 06/01/2026
C.J. is up for a big promotion at a beauty brand, but when she highlights her natural hair in a self-care campaign, she's told it's "too loud" for the company; she must choose between career approval and embracing her true identity.
4. All In
Air Date 06/01/2026
Exploring what happens when an enterprising teen is left with seemingly insurmountable debt by his unscrupulous, late father, and how he must play poker to either make the money back and save what's left of his family... or die trying.
3. Captain Zero
Air Date 06/01/2026
Framed through his therapy sessions, Xerxes Hughes recounts his amateur superhero escapades, his rise to infamy, and his first encounter with his depression demon, a physical manifestation of his insecurities.
2. Daughters
Air Date 06/01/2026
A mother and daughter discover a hidden family photo album that reveals buried histories and generational wounds; through memory and imagination, they confront lineage, survival, and legacy-ultimately choosing healing and a gentler future.
1. Mama's Boy
Air Date 06/01/2026
After Camilla finds out her son is choosing to go away to college, she's forced to confront her past; accept responsibility and shed light on the truth or continue to grip denial.