Who's Driving Doug

Who's Driving Doug is a 2016 American independent drama road film directed by David Michael Conley, starring RJ Mitte, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Daphne Zuniga, and Ray William Johnson, and featuring Travis Flores. It was produced by David Katz and Nicola Carbonetta and written by Michael Carnick. The film follows Doug (Mitte), an introvert with muscular dystrophy who goes on a road trip with driver Scott (Johnson) and friend Stephanie (Kwiatkowski) in order to get away from his overbearing mother (Zuniga).

Who's Driving Doug
Directed byDavid Michael Conley
Produced byNicole Carbonetta
David Michael Katz
Written byMichael Carnick
StarringRJ Mitte
Paloma Kwiatkowski
Daphne Zuniga
Ray William Johnson
Travis Flores
Music byChad Rehmann
Death Cab for Cutie
CinematographyTom Clancey
Edited byBob Mori
Production
company
Katz Agency
Distributed byFilmbuff
Haley's Flight, LLC
Release date
  • February 26, 2016 (2016-02-26)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

The film's writer, Michael Carnick, has Muscular Dystrophy, but the film is not strictly autobiographical.[1] Casting for the film was announced in May 2014, with RJ Mitte, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Daphne Zuniga, as well as comedian Ray William Johnson, best known for his Equals Three series, being announced in his first film role. Filming began on May 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.[2]

Release

Who's Driving Doug was acquired by Filmbuff in early February 2016 and premeried at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 6, 2016. It will be released in late February.[3][4]

Reception

Who's Driving Doug received mixed-to-negative reviews. It holds a 20% on Rotten Tomatoes. Tirdad Derakhshani said of the film "Who's Driving Doug, an emotional coming-of-age story about a college student with Osteodystrophy, is one of those movies that stacks the decks against critical viewers. If you don't like it, you come off as a heartless misanthrope - especially since its titular star, RJ Mitte, actually suffers from mild cerebral palsy. It's hard to enjoy a film peopled by so many unlikable people."

The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a generally positive review, praising the performances of Mitte, Zuniga, Johnson, with particular praising going toward Johnson, saying "Johnson makes the strongest impression of all. He can be alternately surly and sympathetic, maddening and generous; this is a beautifully nuanced performance."[1] Back To The Movies called it a "A beautiful tale of love, life, responsibility and coping with life when the odds are stacked again you, Who’s Driving Doug is a heart-felt tale that tugs at the heart strings every step of the way."[5]

References
  1. Farber, Stephen. "'Who's Driving Doug': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  2. Spangler, Todd. "YouTube Star Ray William Johnson Lands Role in Indie Film 'Who's Driving Doug'". Variety. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  3. Santer, Kristen. "Watch: Embark on a Road Trip of Self-Discovery in Exclusive 'Who's Driving Doug' Trailer". Indiewire. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  4. Lown, Mike. "FilmBuff Acquires 'Who's Driving Doug,' Starring 'Breaking Bad's' RJ Mitte". Indiewire. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  5. "Who's Driving Doug Review". Back To The Movies. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
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