Chicago Int’l Film Fest to honor Bogdanovich, McQueen
Director Peter Bogdanovich (“The Last Picture Show” 1971) will be the recipient of a Gold Hugo Lifetime Achievement Award from the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival, Oct. 13-27.
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Director Peter Bogdanovich (“The Last Picture Show” 1971) will be the recipient of a Gold Hugo Lifetime Achievement Award from the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival, Oct. 13-27.
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Says Angie Gaffney, executive director
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