| Doug and the Slugs and Me | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Teresa Alfeld |
| Written by | Teresa Alfeld |
| Produced by | Teresa Alfeld John Bolton |
| Starring | Doug and the Slugs |
| Cinematography | Vince Arvidson |
| Edited by | Hart Snider |
Production companies | Opus 59 Films Savoy Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Doug and the Slugs and Me is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Teresa Alfeld and released in 2022.[1] The film documents the history of the 1980s Canadian rock band Doug and the Slugs, jumping off from Alfeld's own childhood friendship with bandleader Doug Bennett's daughter Shea.[2]
In addition to the surviving band members,[2] other figures interviewed in the film about their memories of the band include Bob Geldof, Bif Naked, Steven Page, Darby Mills, Ron Sexsmith, Terry David Mulligan and Ed the Sock.[1] Due to Doug Bennett's death in 2004, his own perspective on the band is depicted through narration of selected excerpts from his personal journals.[3]
The film debuted on May 14, 2022, at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival.[3] Later screenings included the 2022 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[4] and the 2022 Edmonton International Film Festival.[5] It was broadcast by CBC Television on January 15, 2023.[6]
Matt Drake and Devon Cooke received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Sound in a Documentary or Factual Program or Series at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.[7]
References
- 1 2 Tom Zillich, "Singer’s journals are key in the poignant Vancouver music story ‘Doug and the Slugs and Me’". Peace Arch News, May 10, 2022.
- 1 2 Steve Newton, "Teresa Alfeld found herself in Doug and the Slugs and Me". The Georgia Straight, May 3, 2022.
- 1 2 Dorothy Woodend, "Doc Films, Coming in Hot". The Tyee, May 5, 2022.
- ↑ Mia Jensen, "Cinefest officials relish return to a normal film festival". Sudbury Star, August 25, 2022.
- ↑ "Sharing the story of ‘Doug and the Slugs’". Global Edmonton, September 23, 2022.
- ↑ Nick Krewen, "‘Doug and the Slugs and Me’ chronicles ‘80s Vancouver ska-infused pop band". Toronto Star, January 12, 2023.
- ↑ Pat Mullen, "2023 Canadian Screen Award Nominations for Documentary". Point of View, February 22, 2023.
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