JIG Available on DVD & Blu-Ray Today

By: Oct. 04, 2011
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JIG is the remarkable story of the 40thIrish Dancing World Championships, held in Glasgow, Scotland. This feature length documentary gives viewers unprecedented access to the little known world of competitive Irish Dancing. Thousands of dancers and their families and teachers from around the globe descend upon Glasgow for one drama-filled week. Clad in wigs, make up, fake tans, diamonds, and dresses costing thousands of dollars, these ambitious dancers won't let anything stand in their way as they will compete for the coveted world titles.

RELEASE DATE: Today, October 4th, 2011
(DVD and Collector's Edition DVD/Blu-ray combo)
DISTRIBUTOR: Screen Media Films
DIRECTOR: Sue Bourne
DVD FORMAT: Color, widescreen, NTSC
DVD ASPECT RATIO: 1.78
BLU-RAY ASPECT RATIO: 1.78
LANGUAGE: English
NUMBER OF DISCS: 1 (Collector's Edition: 2 discs)
RATING: PG
RUN TIME:93 Minutes
MSRP:$24.98 (DVD), $38.98 (Collector's Edition: DVD/Blu-ray combo)
EXTRAS:
- Bonus Story Segments (only on the Collector's Edition)
- The Dziak's from Chicago
- Irish Dance Dresses: Interview with World Famous Costumer Designer Gavin Doherty
- Director's Commentary
- Commentary with Director Sue Bourne and 8-time World Champion John Carey
- Breaking of the Guinness World Record: Special Footage



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