Escape Route Flix, LLC
presents a feature-length documentary on DVD by MARTIN SCHLIESSMANN and JOHN BRUNE

Program Content Info

Chapters Include:


• The community of Sturgis, South Dakota.
• Views of the city and state, both with AND without the Rally.
• History of the area’s settlement by Native Americans, gold miners, soldiers, and residents.
• Founding and building Sturgis, SD.
• Biography of town’s founder/namesake: Civil War veteran and unapologetic “Indian Fighter” Col. Samuel D. Sturgis.
• History of nearby Bear Butte and Fort Meade: What do Crazy Horse, George Custer, and THE National Anthem have to do with Sturgis?
• How the Rally began in 1938 told by someone who was there, as well as members of the Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club.
• The myth of the “bad biker” element is disputed and the touring community is explored.
• The exploration of how important a “tourism economy” is to a city and state.

Sites Visited - On Location!


• Sturgis, SD area during Rally dates
• Sturgis, SD area during non-Rally dates
• Badlands National Park, SD
• Bear Butte Mountain and State Park, SD
• Black Hills National Forest, SD
• Crazy Horse Memorial and Mountain Sculpture. SD
• Custer State Park, SD
• Historic Fort Meade and Museum, SD
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
• Various South Dakota outdoor attractions and historic sites
• Devils Tower National Monument, WY
• Arlington National Cemetery, VA
• Homes and offices of those interviewed

Cast and Crew

Narrated by:
Mark Baker

Additional Voiceovers by:
Jodie Brune
John Brune
Edward E. Kikendall
Tim Langston
Eric Olson
Tom Quirk
Lori Hutchings-Schliessmann
Martin Schliessmann
Doug Welks as Col. Samuel D. Sturgis

Written and Directed by:
Martin Schliessmann

Videography and Editing by:
John Brune

Associate Producers:
Jodie Brune
Lori Hutchings-Schliessmann

Executive Producers:
John Brune
Martin Schliessmann

Administration and Marketing Assistant:
Grace Schleicher

Production Assistant:
Tom Simmons

Motorcycle Consultant:
Doug Welks

Music produced exclusively for “Why Sturgis?” includes performances by:
Chelsea Brune
Laura Brune
Genevieve Trench

For more information please email us clicking on the links below:

Martin Schliessman at Escape Route Flix

John Brune at Escape Route Flix

Escape Route Flix, LLC
P.O. Box 1272
Mishawaka, IN 46546-1272
574-257-8627

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Back to "Why Sturgis?" Home Page!
View the Exclusive Online Trailer!
Official Selection of the 2006 Thunderbird Film Festival !
Article about "Why Sturgis?" by The Indianapolis Star!!
Review of "Why Sturgis?" by Thunder Press!!
Review of "Why Sturgis?" by Thunder Roads!!
Review of "Why Sturgis?" by Film Threat!!
Pictures from 2006 Tupelo Film Festival!
Pictures of the "Why Sturgis?" IMAX Premiere in Indianapolis!
"Why Sturgis?" at the Lotus Petal Cinema!
Photo Downloads of Sturgis Rally!
"Why Sturgis?" at IUSB Film Fest!
About the Producers and Escape Route Flix!
Links to Other Sturgis and South Dakota Websites!

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