2026 Mockumentary Canoe You Dig It?

Maine filmmaker's Mockumentary Canoe Dig It? Screens at Jaffrey’s Park Theatre…Spoofs “Canoe Dancing”

New movie produced in Maine, “Canoe Dig It?,” will have a single showing on May 22 at Park Theatre in Jaffrey with director/writer/actor holding Q&A afterwards.

The Park Theatre is proud to present a special screening of the acclaimed mockumentary comedy Canoe Dig It? on Friday, May 22 at 6:30 PM. Produced in Maine and inspired by the style of Christopher Guest films such as Best in Show and This Is Spinal Tap, the film delivers sharp satire and laugh-out-loud humor centered on the eccentric world of competitive “freestyle” canoeing, a real sport.

The film follows a quirky cast of characters obsessed with the sport, capturing their rivalries, eccentric traditions, and over-the-top personalities in a hilarious fly-on-the-wall style. Canoe Dig It? has earned widespread praise from audiences, currently holding an impressive 9.4 out of 10 rating on IMDb.

As part of the Park Theatre’s popular Filmmaker Series, this special event will feature writer, director, and actor Sam Dunning in person. Dunning will introduce the film and participate in a lively Q&A session with the audience immediately following the screening. 

Information about Mr. Dunning can be found at his website:

https://www.samuelfddunning.com

Information about the film can be found here:

https://www.samuelfddunning.com/canoe-dig-it

Event Details:

Film: Canoe Dig It? (Mockumentary Comedy) with filmmaker talkback Q&A after the screening.

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM

Venue: The Park Theatre, 19 Main St, Jaffrey, NH

Tickets: $15 (special event pricing)

For this screening, the theatre is partnering with Monadnock Paddle (monadnockpaddle.com), a canoe and kayak rental facility in Fitzwilliam, NH. Free gift certificates for canoe/kayak rentals will be raffled off during the Q&A. And, a canoe from Monadnock Paddle will be on display in the theatre lobby for the week prior to the screening to promote attendance.

Tickets are available now at the Park Theatre box office or online. This is a unique opportunity to see a standout independent comedy on the big screen and engage directly with its creator.

“We’re thrilled to bring Canoe Dig It? to Jaffrey as part of our Filmmaker Series,” said Steve Jackson, CEO and Managing Director of The Park Theatre. “Sam Dunning’s film is smart, funny, and perfectly captures the mockumentary spirit. Having him here for a Q&A makes this a must-attend event for comedy fans and local film enthusiasts.”

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit The Park Theatre website (parknh.org) or call the box office (603) 532-8888.