Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer (2010)
A Blast From the Past!
76 min
Honest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. 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.
- Release date
- October 9, 2010
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Chris Woodhouse
Cast
- Dyan Dwyer as Self
- Joanne Dwyer as Self
- Robert Dwyer as Self
- Neil O'Neill as William Smith
- William Smith as Self
- Steve Voldseth as John Torquato
Crew
- R. Budd Dwyer · Archive footage
- James Dirschberger · Director
- Adam Wroblewski · Writer
- James Dirschberger · Writer
- James Dirschberger · Producer
- Matt Levie · Producer
- Chris Woodhouse · Composer
- Colin M. Day · Cinematographer
- Matt Levie · Editor