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Sound of Silent Film Festival

ACM’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every conceivable genre screened with newly-composed musical scores performed live.

The final program of modern silent films will be presented live at the historic Music Box Theater on April 4th of 2023.

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  Hours

April 4th of 2023 at 7:30


  Location

Music Box Theater
3733 N. Southport Ave.
$25 general, $15 student with ID
$15 virtual

 

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