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Alaska is a Drag

Country: United States, Language: English, 14 mins

  • Director: Shaz Bennett
  • Writer: Shaz Bennett
  • Producer: Shaz Bennett; Jean-Pierre Caner

CGiii Comment

By cutting out 2 scenes...this would have been a very different, much better film.

The dream sequence in the fish factory - pointless and tacky. But, worst of all, the karaoke scene - without the karaoke...a scene that sets itself up to present a 'fabulous' vocal does absolutely nothing - it's actually rather embarrassing...a serious letdown and an unforgivable directorial error.

Such a shame - despite the good performances.


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The(ir) Blurb...

The unique and outspoken Leo stands out from the crowd that he finds himself in through no fault of his own. This isn t ideal when working in a small fish cannery in Alaska. His dreams of leaving this small town appear impossible, until a new boy starts to work at the cannery and sees Leo for the international superstar he was destined to be.

Cast & Characters

Martin L. Washington Jr. as Leo;
Spencer Broschard as Declan;
Barret Lewis as Kyle;
Bernard Addison as Manager;
Jill Morley as Boozy Bartender;
Jason Jaworski as Drunk Guy;
Sonya Karels as Pregnant Girlfriend