Directed by David Weathersby (USA,2021, 81 min.)

It’s Different in Chicago is an anthology documentary that tells the story of how house music and hip-hop culture complemented and competed with each other, leading to deep revelations about the different segments within Chicago’s Black community.

Preceded by a Short Film:

Soul Intact

Directed by Ben Cassiani (USA, 2021, 7:25 min.)

Intentional messaging addressing the power of group economics in the Black community. It’s a “medicine in the candy” approach to delivering an action plan that has proven effective.

Filmmaker Q and A

A prerecorded video Q and A is included with this film rental.

Film Rental Information

Available to rent through 11:59 pm on June 30. This film cannot be rented outside the United States and is available to watch only during the period specified. Once rented, the film may be viewed on the Video Content page.

Festival Passes

If you wish to see multiple films in the Roxbury International Film Festival lineup, purchase a festival pass!

There are separate passes for in-person and online screenings. To access all in-person and online events, please purchase both passes.

ROXFILM@Home Pass

$50; available through June 30, 11:59 pm

The ROXFILM@Home Pass grants access to all online screenings.

In-Person Pass

$165; available through June 25, 5 pm

The In-Person Pass grants access to all events in the festival, including those at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Hibernian Hall; the Boston Public Library’s Roxbury branch; and ArtsEmerson. See a full list of in-person screenings at roxfilmfest.com.

Note that additional venues will be listed on your pass purchase as Non-MFA screenings.