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 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.

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 that helped shape the world of the band including Jeff Murphy, Joe Shanahan, Jay O’Rourke, Jeff Kwatinetz, Matt Pinfield, Steve Albini and more.

Followed by a Music Video Time Machine after party in Trees Lounge
Music Video Time Machine presents POWER POP OVERTHROW! Watch amazing music videos of 90s pop rockers like Jellyfish, Matthew Sweet, Letters to Cleo, Liz Phair, Cake, Fountains of Wayne and more, all projected on our Trees Lounge screen!