Film
The Iconic Tonic
2022 · 5m · Documentary
The heritage and cultural currency that the iconic drink, Buckfast holds within Ireland’s vibrant night life.
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Overview
This documentary explores the intriguing symbiosis between Buckfast and Ireland's vibrant youth culture. Once solely available in pharmacies and revered as purely medicinal, Buckfast has evolved into a cultural phenomenon with each bottle revealing its own regional identity. Crossing borders and transcending generations, this film embarks on a journey to uncover the universal acclaim and cherished tradition it has become synonymous with, igniting countless unforgettable (and some forgettable) nights out!
Crew
- Molly QualterDirector
- Rebecca GrezoWriter
- Emily QuinnProducer
- Katie QuinnDirector of Photography
- James McVeighEditor
Details
- Release date
- March 17, 2022
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Rated
- G
- Genres
- Documentary
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