dakota-spotlight

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – “Dakota Spotlight: The House on Sweet and Seventh”, is an Emmy Award-winning documentary examining an unthinkable 1998 crime in North Dakota.

It’s production also has local ties.

Arts Center Executive Director Mindi Schmitz says the documentary tells a heartbreaking true story.

The hour-long film documents the heartbreaking murders of Barbara and Gordon Erickstad, who were brutally killed in their home by their son, 18-year-old Brian Erickstad, and his friend, 27-year-old Robert Lawrence in September 1998.

Schmitz says Fletcher and James Wolner, the narrator and writer of the documentary, will both be present at a showing hosted by the Jamestown Arts Center on April 7th.

Derek Fletcher and his wife Bailey

Schmitz says those who want to join them can show up at 7 PM and with a free-will donation, view the film and ask questions with Fletcher and Wolner in attendance.

The documentary was produced by Click Content Studios, which is part of Forum Communications.

For more information, visit jamestownarts.com.

Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Mindi Schmitz below: