CITIZEN DUANE (2006)
- Run Time: 90 min.
- Rating: 14A
- Director: Michael Mabbott
- Writer(s): Jonathan Sobol
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Plot Summary
A quirky comedy with a lot of heart, Citizen Duane tells the tale of Duane Balfour (Douglas Smith), a teenager with big dreams born into a family of spectacular failures. What starts out as a simple schoolyard rivalry snowballs out of control when Duane decides to run for mayor of his tiny town of Ridgeway. To succeed, he must not only overcome powerful political opponents, but also his own insecurities.
Duane’s favourite teacher (Vivica A. Fox), his girlfriend and even his mom try to dissuade him from his goal, but Duane’s irrepressible desire to challenge the powers that be is too strong. With the help of his misfit uncle (Donal Logue), he might just stand a chance of becoming a credible candidate!
“Napoleon Dynamite — Canuck style!” — Jim Slotek, Sun Media
Duane’s favourite teacher (Vivica A. Fox), his girlfriend and even his mom try to dissuade him from his goal, but Duane’s irrepressible desire to challenge the powers that be is too strong. With the help of his misfit uncle (Donal Logue), he might just stand a chance of becoming a credible candidate!
“Napoleon Dynamite — Canuck style!” — Jim Slotek, Sun Media
About the Director
Michael Mabbott
Michael Mabbott made his debut as a writer and director with 2005’s The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico, which won Best Canadian First Feature Film at the Toronto International Film Festival in that year. Mabbott followed this success with Citizen Duane in 2006. His television credits include Life With Derek and Overruled!