Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture presents

Rango: 15th Anniversary Screening

Team Deakins Film and Culture Festival
April 11, 2026
3:00PM

About the Show

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rango with a special screening of the Academy Award®–winning animated feature, featuring the cinematography of Roger Deakins.

A bold and visually inventive film, Rango showcases Deakins’ distinctive approach to lighting and composition in the world of animation—bringing cinematic depth and atmosphere to an unconventional Western tale.

Perfect for film lovers, families, and animation enthusiasts, this screening offers a rare opportunity to experience Deakins’ artistry on the big screen.

About the Festival

Presented as part of Team Deakins: Athenaeum Center’s Film and Culture Festival, this event is one of several programs celebrating cinematic artistry, mentorship, and emerging talent.

Anchored by Roger and James Deakins, the festival brings together film screenings, a collegiate short film competition, and live conversations—honoring both the legacy of masterful cinematography and the future of filmmaking in Chicago.

Explore the full festival or upgrade to a Two-Day Festival Pass for access to all events.

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Event Details

Doors Open: 2:30pm
Show Begins: 3:00pm
Running Time: ~120 minutes
Ages: All Ages
Performance Space: Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

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Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

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Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

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