Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary is a 2007 documentary film that chronicles the lives of America's top competitive dachshunds and their owners. Directed by Shane MacDougall, the film follows five competitors in the Wienerschnitzel "Wiener Nationals" dachshund racing circuit, from the scandal of the 2003 Wiener Nationals, through to the 2005 championships this December in San Diego.[1] The film opens with Noodles' controversial 2003 loss, and the ensuing Noodles-Pretzel rivalry - one that is cut short with Pretzel's tragic sudden death. Only a few weeks later Noodles triumphantly wins the 2004 Wiener Nationals - this time free and clear. The glory is short-lived, as he is forced into retirement by race organizers, and Team Noodles has to decide whether to accept his premature sojourn from the sport, or try and qualify out of state.
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| Directed by | Shane MacDougall |
| Written by | Marion Law Shane MacDougall |
| Produced by | Marion Law Shane MacDougall |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film also follows some of America's top show dogs as they go to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, then switches gears and heads to the heartland of Texas for the DCA Earthdog championships. Allegations of doping, match fixing, animal cruelty, and discrimination are investigated, and revealing interviews with some of America's top judges, including Anne Rogers Clark, explain the background of some of the famous controversies in the dachshund (and dog show) world.[2]
Screenings
edit- 27th Atlantic Film Festival (2007)
- 2007 San Francisco Documentary Film Festival
- 2007 BendFilm
- 2008 Laguna Beach Film Society/Museum of Art (kickoff documentary)
- 2008 Garden State Film Festival
- 2008 Lake County Film Festival
- 2008 Palm Beach International Film Festival
- 2008 Arizona International Film Festival
- 2008 Los Angeles United Film Festival
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art (2008)
References
edit- ^ Archives, O. K. G. "Wiener Takes All". Oklahoma Gazette. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (6 November 2007). "Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary". Retrieved 14 February 2019.
External links
edit- Official Website of Wiener Takes All
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- Wiener Takes All at IMDb
- Variety Review of Wiener Takes All
- SFist coverage of the US Premiere
- Frank Decaro (Sirius Radio) interview with director Shane MacDougall
- GreenCine report from San Francisco DocFest
- Chronicle Herald front page coverage (Canada)
- Cinematical report on BendFilm
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