Buddy Cianci The Movie Now on DVD

"Buddy”, the documentary, paints a complex portrait of the often contradictory and always audacious public figure who became the youngest man and the first Italian-American to become mayor of Providence, and a Republican who unseated a Democrat stronghold of more than thirty years. From his early promise as an attorney prosecuting organized crime to his success overseeing Providence's "renaissance," the film tracks Cianci's entanglements with city council opposition, union skirmishes, personal scandals, and criminal indictments. The result is a fascinating study of American local politics and a surprising tale of a man who, in the words of one commentator, "has a city as his mistress." Its available to purchase now on AMAZON. Check it out and be sure to let me know what you think of it.

 

The DVD is packed with extras and special features, including:

• Buddy Cianci's first post-prison interview
• "A Promise for Change," a documentary (1976) about Buddy Cianci's first run for Mayor in 1974
• Chapter Selections
• Film Out-Takes
• Special DVD packaging, featuring rare photos, campaign materials, and press coverage of Buddy Cianci's 30-year political career.