For six decades, Lanzi Candy Company was one of dozens of family-run confectioneries that, along with candy giants Brach’s, Mars, and Wrigley, helped make Chicago the undisputed Candy Capital of the World. Now, 25 years after Lanzi’s candy was last produced in Chicago, local businessman Jerry Ostermann is determined to bring Lanzi’s Cashew Nut and Rice Crunch back to the city. One problem: he has neither the recipe nor the machinery to make it.
Ipuina Kontatu: The Basque Way is a documentary which explores 25 centuries of Basque culture and considers its preservation as a tale about the twin possibilities of tradition and innovation. The dramatic struggle of adoption and adaptation by which Basque culture has flourished while preserving its ancient roots offers a paradigm by which to consider the essential core of cultural identities and their situation in our modern and global society.
Millies is a feature film (in pre-production) about a troubled group of mill girls returning from 1912 to guide a bankrupt, modern-day mill owner who discovers her future threatens their past.
Jazz is democracy in action. This is the favorite saying of Casey Montgomery famed Philadelphia bassist who lived as an expatriate in London for over 30 years. This family drama begins at his passing, and the pilgrimage his daughter Zera makes to Philadelphia to uncover her family history.
