What a wonderful surprise "BUDDY' was. The filmmaker managed to evoke all sorts of emotions about this small-town, enigmatic mayor who, despite himself,turned the city of Rhode Island from a corrupt operation into a beautiful blueprint for a great American city.
BUDDY is one of those films you that definitely stays with you --many discussions were had about whether BUDDY CIANCI was a "good" guy or a "bad" guy masquerading as a do-go-oder. You are never quite sure if you're rooting for Cianci or for the government who is trying to catch him. It was well-written, funny at times; tragic at others, and the archive footage of Cianci was excellent. Also, the filmmaker's access to Cianci just prior to his conviction was really, really great. A truly entertaining, interesting documentary.
BUDDY is one of those films you that definitely stays with you --many discussions were had about whether BUDDY CIANCI was a "good" guy or a "bad" guy masquerading as a do-go-oder. You are never quite sure if you're rooting for Cianci or for the government who is trying to catch him. It was well-written, funny at times; tragic at others, and the archive footage of Cianci was excellent. Also, the filmmaker's access to Cianci just prior to his conviction was really, really great. A truly entertaining, interesting documentary.