Teresa Alfeld’s feature documentary Doug and the Slugs and Me premieres on CBC and CBC Gem on January 15, 2023 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).
Doug and the Slugs and Me follows filmmaker Teresa Alfeld as she uncovers the story of Doug Bennett, leader of the legendary 1980s Canadian party band Doug and the Slugs, and the dad of her childhood best friend. The documentary features a who’s who of international and Canadian musicians and industry insiders—Bob Geldof, Bif Naked, Steven Page, Ron Sexsmith, Michael Williams, Denise Donlon and Terry David Mulligan—who provide insight into what made the Slugs’ music, videos and stage shows so special and why the cards were ultimately stacked against them.
“I’m thrilled to share the film with Canadian audiences this January. Doug and the Slugs’ music had such a profound impact on Canadians across the country, and I know the documentary will resonate with fans and nonfans alike,” says Alfeld.
Doug and the Slugs and Me is a nostalgia-packed ride down the backroads of Canadian rock history, Doug and the Slugs and Me features music videos, rare performance footage, photos and home movies, which shed light on one of the country’s most popular yet misunderstood bands. It’s a bittersweet, emotional and entertaining film about the pivotal friendships that shape us, break us and ultimately help us grow.
Doug and the Slugs and Me is produced in association with documentary Channel. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual, & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Sandra Kleinfeld is Senior Director, Documentary; and Jordana Ross is Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Docs and documentary Channel.