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Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 16m
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Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer (2010)
Honest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. Four years in the making, it explores the scandal that led an honest, hard-working man to take his own life. This independently produced feature-length documentary follows Budd Dwyer, a Pennsylvania politician who infamously committed suicide at a televised press conference. The film chronicles Dwyer's meteoric rise to political power and examines the bribery scandal and subsequent trial that pushed him to his breaking point. Honest Man also delves into the controversy and consequences of the uncensored airing of Dwyer's death on television stations worldwide. Honest Man reveals a story that has remained untold for over 24 years. The film features exclusive new interviews, including William Smith, the man whose testimony convicted Dwyer, and Dwyer's widow Joanne--her last interview before her death in 2009. Was Dwyer venal, or a victim? Did he kill himself because he couldn't live with being guilty, or because he couldn't live with being innocent? Honest Man allows audiences to judge for themselves.
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Honest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. Four years in the making, it explores the scandal that led an honest, hard-working man t... Read allHonest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. Four years in the making, it explores the scandal that led an honest, hard-working man to take his own life. This independently produced feature-length documentary follows Budd D... Read allHonest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. Four years in the making, it explores the scandal that led an honest, hard-working man to take his own life. This independently produced feature-length documentary follows Budd Dwyer, a Pennsylvania politician who infamously committed suicide at a televised press conf... Read all
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  • Director
    • James Dirschberger
  • Writers
    • Adam Wroblewski
    • James Dirschberger
  • Stars
    • Dyan Dwyer
    • Joanne Dwyer
    • R. Budd Dwyer(archive footage)
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  • Director
    • James Dirschberger
  • Writers
    • Adam Wroblewski
    • James Dirschberger
  • Stars
    • Dyan Dwyer
    • Joanne Dwyer
    • R. Budd Dwyer(archive footage)
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    • 13Critic reviews
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    Dyan Dwyer
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    R. Budd Dwyer
    R. Budd Dwyer
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    Robert Dwyer
    • Selfas Self
    Neil O'Neill
    • William Smithas William Smith
    William Smith
    • Selfas Self
    Steve Voldseth
    Steve Voldseth
    • John Torquatoas John Torquato
    • Director
      • James Dirschberger
    • Writers
      • Adam Wroblewski
      • James Dirschberger
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      This was the only on camera interview William Smith ever gave.
    • Quotes

      William Smith: In my trial, I testified, I think I testified that I didn't offer him the money. But in fact, I did.

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    7/10
    A very poignant story especially the last half hour
    A very poignant story especially the last half hour. His wife son daughter and friends have obviously been involved in the making of this documentary...
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    • Was Dwyer's final speech and suicide aired live where childern saw it as it happened?
    • Is this out on DVD already?

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Buffalo, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Eighty Four Films
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      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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