Southside With You (2016) invites audiences to step back into the summer of 1989 and witness a first date that would quietly shape American history. Directed by Richard Tanne, the film follows a young Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson as they spend a day together on Chicago’s South Side — talking about community, ambition, identity, and the future neither of them can yet see.

Set against the warmth of a Chicago summer, this intimate romantic drama captures the spark between two brilliant, driven people before the world knew their names. With thoughtful performances by Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers, the film offers a tender, grounded portrait of connection, idealism, and the small moments that can change a life. Join us for a special free screening in New York and experience a love story rooted in conversation, chemistry, and possibility.

Time: 11:00 am −12:30 pm EST

Free!