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The Bitter Buddha

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Stand-up comic Eddie Pepitone tries to take his act to the next level by breaking through his cult status.
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Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Mar 19, 2013
The film succeeds in reflecting the weird sweetness in Pepitone. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com Mar 15, 2013
3.5/5.0
Few comics with this degree of rage have been this self-aware and comical about it. He's a fascinating blend of NYC anger and L.A. trends. He's a wannabe vegan with road rage. 'Nuff said. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Mar 13, 2013
This loving portrait of the angst-ridden comedian should well lift his profile. Go to Full Review
Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics May 8, 2013
7/10
Half successful standup comic Eddie Pepitone expands the screen from stage to life as he lives his part 24 hours a day. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mar 22, 2013
B
An enjoyable lighthearted watch about someone you want to root for to succeed. Go to Full Review
Brent Simon Shared Darkness Mar 20, 2013
C-
Forget the tears of a clown as it pertains to inner psychology of a comedian -- what about the rage of a clown? That's the principal focus of The Bitter Buddha, a doc that's too polite and removed. Go to Full Review
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Ron S Jan 29, 2017 Brilliant, tortured comic doesn't quite get the break his more famous peers do making for a quality documentary.
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Steven Feinartz

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Eddie Pepitone

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Zach Galifianakis

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Sarah Silverman

Actor

Patton Oswalt

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Sean Conroy

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis Stand-up comic Eddie Pepitone tries to take his act to the next level by breaking through his cult status.
Director
Steven Feinartz
Producer
Steven Feinartz, Mikki Raphael Rosenberg
Production Co
Cheremoya Films
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 8, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
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