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Release Date:
February 27, 2023
Original Title:
The Dogmatics: A Dogumentary
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 89
The Dogmatics might very well be the most emblematic Boston band of this half-century, that too-few people know about. They gained notoriety with a loyal following in the Boston music scene, and beyond. The quartet was no different than any other talentless, self-deprecating, beer-swilling, girl-chasing lunkheads with guitars. It wasn't about money. Catching a girl's eye, a free round of drinks, or simply completing a song in unison were their rewards. Fans and fellow bands in Massachusetts look fondly on the decades of positive ripple effects their presence (still to this day) has on the local music scene. This documentary is a labor of love by family and friends, crafted as a tribute to the Dogmatics' late co-founder and bassist Paul O'Halloran. See how the band came into being in the early 1980s, rising out of a pocket of musical talent in the South Shore area near Boston. At its core, this is a story of brothers - by both blood and bond.
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Director:
Rudy Childs
Editor:
Rudy Childs
Executive Producer:
James Young
JJ Johnson
Jada Maxwell
Producer:
Rudy Childs
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