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‘We Are the Shaggs,’ Documentary on the Legendary Cult Band, Coming to Theaters in 2027
A documentary about the Shaggs, three sisters whose unconventional 1969 album later gained a devoted following, is due in cinemas in 2027. “We Are the Shaggs” explores how listeners decide what counts as good music and seeks to tell the story of the women behind the band.
Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Ken Kwapis, the film features interviews with surviving sisters Dot and Betty Wiggin, archival footage and animation. It also includes music-industry figures, tribute performers and the creator of a stage musical inspired by the group. The film will open in New York and Los Angeles in late February 2027, followed by a wider rollout in March.
In short
- A documentary traces the Shaggs’ unusual musical legacy.
- Surviving sisters Dot and Betty Wiggin appear.
- Cinemas get the film from February 2027.
Explained simply
The Shaggs were sisters Dot, Betty and Helen Wiggin, who grew up in rural New Hampshire in the United States. Their father, Austin, encouraged them to form a band, and they released their only album, Philosophy of the World, in 1969.
The record’s unusual singing and playing drew little attention at first, but later listeners came to value its distinctive sound. The group became a cult band, meaning it developed a small but devoted following, and its story has prompted debate about how people judge music and who gets to define musical skill.
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