Roger Ebert film festival passes on sale Nov. 2

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Passes for the 2016 Roger Ebert Film Festival will go on sale Nov. 2.

The passes, $150, are good for 12 or more screenings during the April 13-17, 2016, event at the Virginia Theatre in downstate Champaign.

Affectionately known as “Ebertfest,” the event features a collection of films overlooked by audiences, critics and/or distributors, as well as panel discussions with filmmakers and actors.

Passes can be purchased at www.ebertfest.com or the theater box office, 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign.

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