Documentary Film Features Former Woods Fuller Attorney

Get ready to take a trip back in time. A labor of love is coming to fruition this summer and Woods Fuller is excited to back the project.

On July 30th, Cinema Falls will present “The Pomp Room: A Rock N Roll Bar Story.” The film is a tribute to the storied history of the iconic Sioux Falls bar and live music venue.

The Pomp Room: A Rock N Roll Bar Story is a feature length documentary written, produced, and directed by South Dakota filmmakers Austin Kaus and Jesse Yost.

The film is a tribute to the storied history of the venue, the family who preserved and fought for it, the bands and surprise celebrities who performed on its stage, and the friendships and lifelong bonds formed across generations of musicians, employees, and concert goers.

Sioux Falls director Jesse Yost adds, “This project was a labor of love to pay tribute to the Ertz Family and The Pomp Room. Without that family, none of this happens. It just doesn't. From their willingness to take risks to the way they treated their customers, they were the foundation of what helped make the place special."

Woods Fuller is a proud film partner of the documentary. Among those featured in the film is Comet Haraldson. Haraldson was an attorney with the firm from 1980 until he died in a plane crash at the age of 69 in 2019. In the doc he shares his memories about his band, Dakota Morning, playing the Pomp Room in the early 1970’s.

The film is unrated with a suggested audience of ages 16 and older. Patrons may purchase advance tickets at the Sioux Falls Orpheum website.