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The 55th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) announced its full lineup Sept. 18, featuring 40 films directed by women. About 30 percent of the 136 films being screened at the AMC River East from Oct. 16-27 are from female filmmakers (on par with last year’s numbers). From gala presentations like Kasi Lemmons’ Harriet to festival-circuit favorites Honey Boy (Alma Ha’rel) and Hala (Chicago-born Minhal Baig), the festival has made a clear effort to feature diverse women-directed work.… read more.