Queer Stories: I Used to Be Funny
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Student Center East, East Seminar Room
Address
700 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607
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Join us for a screening of I Used To Be Funny! Come for snacks and conversation, and stay for the queer-centered community space. All UIC students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
Location update: Please note that the location has been changed to Student Center East, East Seminar Room.
Co-sponsored by Campus Housing.
About the film:
Starring Rachel Sennott, I Used to Be Funny is a dark dramedy about Sam, an au pair struggling with PTSD while dreaming of a career in stand-up comedy. When a teenager she used to nanny goes missing, Sam must decide whether or not to join in the search. Writer/director Ally Pankiw’s debut feature is a refreshing look at trauma and recovery, and how their effects ripple out to the relationships and communities that shape us.
Date posted
Apr 14, 2026
Date updated
Apr 22, 2026