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Inspirational doc Sadermania lands at Midwest Indie
Director Gacka, producer Matian confirmed for Q&A

Chicago, IL – This year’s First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival continue on Tuesday, April 3rd with the Illinois-made documentary Sadermania: From Fanship to Friendship at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark beginning at 6 p.m. This touching documentary explores the incredible story of one man's quest to meet his childhood idol, Hulk Hogan. Director Adam Gacka and producer Paul Matian confirmed for post-premiere discussion with the audience. Film Synopsis:
After you train, say your prayers, and take your vitamins, you can meet the purest fan of all, Chris Sader, in a story that travels from childhood obsession to an unexpected and touching friendship. In this inspirational tale, Chris and Hulk Hogan relate how they met and developed a bond through mutual struggles and personal loss that each would have faced alone if not for the unlikely friendship that develops between them. Directed by Adam Gacka, produced by Paul Matian.

Screening Information: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 -- screening begins with a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception (sponsored by Heineken, Grey Goose, Bacardi and Candid Wines) at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark) at 6 p.m. The Producers Panel will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. SADERMANIA screens promptly at 7:30 p.m. A post-screening reception will be held immediately following the film at Forno Diablo, 433 West Diversey. For more information, please visit www.MidwestFilm.org.

CHICAGO, 1949, BY STANLEY KUBRICK

MANS BEST FRIEND

The Show Must Go On | trailer edited by Paul Matian

For eight generations, The Flying Wallendas have amazed all who watch their daring artistry and dazzling skill.

Since 1780 the Wallenda family has been a traveling circus troupe of acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and animal trainers. Throughout the 20th century, they were famed for their wire walking and flying trapeze, some done as high as 10 stories above the ground and all without a net.

Now, in the 21st century, The Wallendas face diminishing audiences, a collapsing business model and a vanishing way of life.

As they struggle to hold onto their rich heritage, The Flying Wallendas must beat back the harsh realities of performance anxiety, financial despair and spectator ambivalence while continuing to bring dreams to the dreamers from under the big top. Directed by Paula M. Froehle