That Little Room: The Story of Erin's Pub

That Little Room: The Story of Erin's Pub

2014 · 23 min · Documentary

A short documentary about the first real Irish pub in St. John's, Newfoundland that was opened in 1986 by musician Ralph O'Brien and sold in 2012 to Chris Andrews of Shanneyganock and Bob Hallett of Great Big Sea. The film follows the new owners as they are forced to rebuild from scratch after a major flood.

Directed by Cody Westman · Written by Cody Westman

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