Just for Laughs Chicago: the Bitter Buddha June 15, 2012

The film takes an unconventional journey with a true "comic's comic." Eddie Pepitone, a startling voice in the alt-comedy scene, has been battling on-stage for over 30 years. Now in his fifties, he is attempting to take his comedy to the next level. Throughout the film, we follow Eddie as he struggles to break through his cult status while dealing with self-doubt, sobriety and a challenging past. Original animation, stand-up material and hilarious interviews with Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Marc Maron and others help us gain insight into this fascinating character. Above all, 'The Bitter Buddha' is an unhinged portrait of creativity, enlightenment and rage.