Synopsis
The Documentary takes an unconventional journey through the life of one of America's most original comedic voices. Eddie Pepitone, "The Bitter Buddha", is looked at in this portrait of creativity, enlightenment and rage.
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Cast
- Zach GalifianakisHimself
- Sarah SilvermanHerself
- Patton OswaltHimself
- Sean ConroyHimself
- Paul ProvenzaHimself
- Dana GouldHimself
- Eddie PepitoneHimself
- Paul F. TompkinsHimself
- B.J. NovakHimself
- Scott AukermanHimself
Recommendations
- 80
Village Voice
The Bitter Buddha is very funny, and for all its bitterness, Eddie Pepitone's comedy is a taste that's easy to acquire. - 75
The A.V. Club
The Bitter Buddha closes with Pepitone pondering whether he’s wasted his life by focusing on comedy rather than family, but everything that’s come before suggests that decision has led to a life that’s a triumph rather than a tragedy. - 70
Los Angeles Times
[An] amusing, freewheeling documentary. - 70
The New York Times
The film’s unvarying lack of drama or direction can be wearing, but the schlubby originality of its subject fully repays the longueurs.
