Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain - General Discussion

[DanaK]

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A 2021 American documentary film directed and produced by Morgan Neville. It follows the life and career of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

Premiering on CNN on Sunday, March 6 at 9pm ET

[DanaK]

Delayed to Sunday March 13 due to coverage of Ukraine https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cnn-delays-original-series-stanley-tucci-anthony-bourdain-1235193857/

[blueray]

I just watched this on Amazon. It was 5 dollars to rent but no commercials. Anyhow, I thought it was well done. I totally cried at the end though.

[DanaK]

Ironically, this got preempted on CNN for breaking news. I don’t know when they plan to show again and it’s not on streaming yet except as a rental or purchase

[DanaK]

According to the Futon Critic, CNN will make another attempt to show this on April 10

[DanaK]

This will start streaming on HBO Max on June 9

[CherryMalotte]

I love this doc, but it's so sad to watch.

[DanaK]

Quite good and yes, sad. Bourdain certainly seemed like a depressive sort most of his life and it seemed like just a matter of time before he took his life (assuming he didn’t make any attempts when he was younger). I got the feeling towards the end of his series that he was giving off vibes that he didn’t really want to do the show anymore but watching the doc, that seemed like his usual demeanor. It was sad how much his suicide affected others around him and it’s hard to say if they could have seen enough to stop him and get him help

[SunnyBeBe]

I was a little surprised by some of Tony’s behavior.  It seemed he could turn cold pretty quick.  Now No one is perfect, but I sort of wish I hadn’t seen the film.  

Edited August 17, 2022 by SunnyBeBe