Steven Feinartz / 88 min / USA / 2012 

Director Steven Feinartz and comedian Marc Maron will present the film  

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. 

"Want to feel like you've discovered something new? That you're watching a comedian poised to hit critical mass? This is your movie." - Chicago Tribune