Event

OUT OF TIME: THE MATERIAL ISSUE STORY

Pelican Punch Presents: Released in 2023 (and executive produced by Sea of Reeds Media, the company that owns The Book House), Out of Time: The Material Issue Story examines the tragic story of a rock band on the cusp of superstardom cut short by front man Jim Ellisons 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 80s and the alternative rock movement of the 90s searching for its identity in the gritty world of rock and roll.

The film features original band members Mike Zelenko and Ted Ansani with the first interviews of the family of Jim Ellison since his passing along with others who helped shape the world of the band including Jeff Murphy, Joe Shanahan, Jay ORourke, Jeff Kwatinetz, the great NJ DJ Matt Pinfield, Steve Albini and Mike Chapman.

Material Issue drummer Mike Zelenko and film director Balin Schneider will be on hand to lead a discussion after the screening.