HOGTOWN is a 20-year-in-the-making, black and white, dramatic feature set in 1919 Chicago. The film begins with the disappearance of a millionaire theatre owner in a snowstorm and climaxes against the backdrop of the summer's horrific race riots. It's a murder investigation, but also an exploration of the intimate lives of Chicagoans. Shot in contemporary Chicago, the film suggests that its era's issues still resonate today. The cast of over 100 includes a multi-racial, multilingual ensemble, a full wind symphony, and a gospel score.
Hogtown
A wealthy theatre owner's disappearance sparks a tense investigation in 1919 Chicago, amidst the city's racial unrest.
