The New York film set mascot who overcame homelessness and alcoholism to become a fixture of the New York film industry, with over 100 small parts to his name.
At a mere 65-minutes the film is far too slight; Castaldo’s back-story and experience of homelessness are imparted cursorily, with his recurring role on 30 Rock (perhaps his most notable acting achievement) perversely relegated to the end credits.
Notionally fond but often patronising profile.
A bittersweet vignette.
This old dog's got charm, but there's got to be a better way to tell his story than this.
A fascinating, rather discomforting film.
Everyone from Meryl Streep to George Clooney spares time to gush about his real-ness, though the film touches too lightly on Radio's awkward novelty status, and the brief, necessarily one-sided nature of his celebrity relationships.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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