2026 Movie Catalog

Out Of Time: The Material Issue Story

Dir: Balin Schneider

This film tells the tragic story of a rock band on the cusp of superstardom cut short by front man Jim Ellison's suicide. The film tells the story of Material Issue, a power pop trio from Chicago that was literally out of time, sandwiched between the post-punk era of the 80's and the alternative rock movement of the 90's searching for its identity in the gritty world of rock and roll.

NORTH AMERICA

And This Is Free: The Life And Times Of Chicago's Legendary Maxwell St.

Dir: Mike Shea

Classic 1964 documentary on Maxwell Street 'And This Is Free' is an intimate slice-of-life portrait capturing all of the characters and flavor of the market. A captivating look at the area's early days at the start of the 20th century. Beautiful early photos with narration documenting them with early film footage including the famous Chicken Man.

NORTH AMERICA

Crazylegs

Dir: Francis D. Lyon

The story of Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, from his high school days, into the Universities of Wisconsin and Michigan, followed by what was thought to be a career-ending fractured skull. Defying the odds, he went on to play for the Los Angeles Rams, becoming one of the acknowledged great athletes of his day. Football sequences are skillfully edited from the actual college, All-Star and Rams games.

WORLD