It was a somewhat windy day listening to the presentation outside in the courtyard, yet I’m always thankful to be outside during the beginning of Spring. I enjoy visiting the gorgeous home as the interior is as beautiful as the exterior, and the antiques in the home are exquisite. Sarah Knight Adamson and Bill Adamson Ebertfest 2023īeginning Wednesday afternoon with a small reception at the U of IL’s Presidents House, Chaz and Nate welcomed festival talent and guests. of IL campus will always be close to my heart, as it’s always a special treat for me to be on the campus. Attending the festival for the fourth time, I’m always comforted by the surroundings where we all began as a family. Although I’m always excited about attending the festival as I know that the festival will broaden my scope of excellent films, and the enjoyment of meeting the talent associated with the films. I have fond memories of the University of Illinois campus as I’ve visited there on several occasions over the years with my parents. My life began in an apartment on Green Street, right down from the exact Street (Green Street) where Roger Ebert grew up.
I was born in my father’s first year of college, 2nd semester to be exact. You see, my father and mother-Richard and Kathrine Knight-lived on the University of Illinois campus while attending college. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death, the 2023 program reflects his guiding principle of empathy, said Chaz Ebert, who co-founded and hosts Ebertfest. While driving to Ebertfest, from near Chicago, I’m always filled with an assortment of emotions, from anticipation and nostalgia. She, along with Festival Director Nate Kohn, select films based on Roger’s criteria.
Chaz Ebert, Roger’s beloved wife, business partner, and writer/publisher of, continues Roger’s legacy by serving as producer and host. This years focus centers on excellent films that portray empathy. Early beginnings of the festival were to celebrate films that may have been overlooked by audiences, critics, and distributors.
The Ebertfest film festival began on Wednesday, April 19, and ended Saturday evening, April 22, with all screenings at the majestic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, IL.Įbertfest was founded in 1999 by the late Roger Ebert, a University of Illinois Journalism graduate, and Pulitzer Prize award-winning Chicago film critic. Ebertfest Film Festival 2023, Focuses on Empathy
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