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Chicago The Beautiful

After 12 years of living in California, 14 year old Emanuel Burks Jr. returns home to Chicago for the 1st time to visit his father. During his visit, he learns the dark truth behind why he and his mother left Chicago and he discovers the beauty of why his father stayed.

  • Vanessa Marie Glover
    Director
  • Vanessa Marie Glover
    Writer
  • Vanessa Marie Glover
    Producer
  • Jeremy Washington
    Producer
  • Durell Jones
    Producer
  • Jeremy Glover
    Key Cast
    "Emanuel Burks sr"
  • Evan Alphonse
    Key Cast
    "Emanuel Burks Jr"
  • Natalie Battles
    Key Cast
    "Journey"
  • Daryen Barrett
    Key Cast
    "Jacob"
  • Jaleel Reed
    Key Cast
    "Baby Emanuel Jr"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 8, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Act 1 Showcase
    Chicago
    United States
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • NessMarie Productions LLC
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights, Internet
Director Biography - Vanessa Marie Glover

Vanessa Glover is a Southside Chicago native who enjoys every aspect of film and Television production. She is skilled in Script writing, Directing, Producing, Acting and videography, much of which she learned while attending Columbia College Chicago. Vanessa Is the founder of her very own production company, NessMarie Productions LLC. Through her company, she successfully Wrote, Directed and Produced her first Independent short film entitled "Chicago The Beautiful". She hopes to use her company as a platform to give a voice to those whose stories are often left untold.

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