Film festival brings stars to Chicago

October 12, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The Chicago film festival has brought more stars galore to town for galas and red carpet events.

Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe got the Golden Hugo award for career achievement at the fest. He's debuting the controversial "Antichrist."

And just a few blocks away, Chicago's own Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen and her Emmy award-winning mom, Elaine Madsen, got a party from the hometown crowd, including Roger and Chaz Ebert. They're debuting the documentary, "I Know a Woman Like That," celebrating the spirit of remarkable older women. Screenings will be held at Columbia College Tuesday and the AMC River East Thursday afternoon.

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