Kankakee Community College will present the movie, Never Not Yours at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in the Auditorium.
The movie is free and the public is invited. A writer and director of the film, John Klein, will attend the showing and will take questions afterward. Steve Kniss also wrote and directed Never Not Yours.
In the movie, 30-something siblings Michael, Ellie, and James, at the invite of their retired parents Jonathan and Maddie, travel to visit them at their old family cabin, without a clear reason as to why they were brought there for the weekend. While Michael tries to be the level-headed and mature figure and Ellie wrestles with indecision while trying to stay out of the fracas, James – ever the black sheep of the family – pokes and prods and plays at every turn. With their communication already seeming to fray as a family unit, tensions and chaos ensue when Jonathan and Maddie unexpectedly announce their divorce to the trio, forcing each of the siblings and parents to grapple with their own shifting lives, relationships, and identities.
“This film provides an interesting look at family dynamics through adult children’s perspective and serves as a reminder that love transcends family structure,” said Cari Stevenson, Ph.D., KCC psychology professor. “We chose this film because the themes reflect concepts covered in a few of my psychology courses as well as sociology, philosophy, and film classes. But you don’t have to be taking one of those classes to enjoy the film; I think different aspects of the film will resonate with just about anyone. And we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to hear directly from the filmmaker!”
In a joint statement, Klein and Kniss said “Never Not Yours isn’t simply a film about the dissolution of a marriage after decades of building a family. It’s an exploration of identity, and how it shifts with time. It’s about the work you put in to make your life better, even when you may not know what waits for you around the next corner. And it’s about finding yourself again when everything feels wrong.”
The film won the Jury Award at the 2025 Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, Best Feature Narrative Award at the 2024 Driftless Film Festival, and Indie Spirit Award at the 2024 Naples International Film Festival.
Proceeds from concessions will benefit the KCC Psychology Scholarship. The official trailer is on YouTube and the Facebook page is www.facebook.com/nevernotyoursfilm.
Imagery from the film has been provided with permission.
To register for Summer and Fall 2025 at KCC, here’s helpful information for students and community members.
Summer has classes that begin May 19 and in June. Most Fall classes begin in August, September and October. Students are encouraged to sign up for classes as early as possible for the best selection.
Where to start?
College offices will be closed most Fridays from May 23 until July 26. The college also is closed May 26, June 19 and July 4 for holidays.
KCC’s Riverfront Campus in Kankakee is at 100 College Drive.
Students also can register and meet with advisers at the KCC South Extension Center, 1488 E. Walnut St. in Watseka, next to the Watseka Riverside Medical Center facility. Extension center advising hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. The phone number is 815-802-8780.
For further information, make a request at info.kcc.edu or phone 815-802-8500.
From Kaitlyn Medina, a KCC sophomore:
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Kankakee Community College will sponsor a Job Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.
Booths are available, free of charge, for area businesses to participate. The reservation deadline is April 11. Employers can register at www.kcc.edu/jobfair.
“Today more than ever, a job fair is a fantastic way for employers and job seekers to make a face-to-face connection,” said Cesar Avalos, coordinator of workforce opportunities at KCC. “It is an opportunity for our students and our community to secure employment leads. It’s where employers can have a conversation with real people, rather than resumes.”
The Job Fair is sponsored by KCC’s Charlton Family Foundation Career Services Center.
For further information, phone 815-802-8222, email cavalos@kcc.edu or visit www.kcc.edu/jobfair.
