Doug and the Slugs and Me
| 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 Meis a Canadiandocumentaryfilm, directed byTeresa Alfeldand released in 2022.[1]The film documents the history of the 1980s Canadian rock bandDoug and the Slugs,jumping off from Alfeld's own childhood friendship with bandleaderDoug 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 includeBob Geldof,Bif Naked,Steven Page,Darby Mills,Ron Sexsmith,Terry David MulliganandEd 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 theDOXA Documentary Film Festival.[3]Later screenings included the2022 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[4]and the 2022Edmonton International Film Festival.[5]It was broadcast byCBC Televisionon January 15, 2023.[6]
Matt Drake and Devon Cooke received aCanadian Screen Awardnomination for Best Sound in a Documentary or Factual Program or Series at the11th Canadian Screen Awardsin 2023.[7]
References
[edit]- ^abTom Zillich,"Singer’s journals are key in the poignant Vancouver music story ‘Doug and the Slugs and Me’".Peace Arch News,May 10, 2022.
- ^abSteve Newton,"Teresa Alfeld found herself in Doug and the Slugs and Me".The Georgia Straight,May 3, 2022.
- ^abDorothy 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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