An enigmatic politician and activist...
“The Nine Lives of Marion Berry” is a documentary about the the paradoxical life and career of the former mayor of Washington D.C. Berry is remembered today as a prime example of political corruption, yet many others regard him as a folk hero. He’s hailed as a civil rights champion and a defender of the poor. His achievements, failures and comebacks have made him a symbol of durability and indestructibility.<br /><br />Berry served as the second mayor of the nation’s capital from 1979 to 1991, and again from 1995 to 1999. He was the first prominent civil rights activist to become chief executive of a major American city. His celebrity was transformed into notoriety in January, 1990 when he was videotaped smoking crack cocaine and was arrested by FBI officials on drug charges.<br /><br />From the Mississippi cotton fields to the corridors of power, Barry has dealt with drug and alcohol addiction, tax issues, cancer, four marriages, jail time, and widespread humiliation to dominate Washington D.C. city politics for over 40 years. Filmmakers Dana Flor and  Toby Oppenheimer tell the continuing saga of this despised, beloved, and resilient politician. It’s a story of race, power, sex, and drugs — the tale of a complex and contradictory man.<br /><br />The documentary attempts to be objective as it covers both the highs and lows of Berry’s political career. He’s not the perfect villain or the perfect hero. It’s as if he’s been torn by two impulses — public service and hedonism — which makes him a fascinating subject for a film and explains why his constituents remained loyal and voted for him even after he served his jail sentence. This is the kind of saga usually relegated to dramatic fiction.<br /><br />Special features on the unrated DVD release include audio commentary, deleted scenes, archival photos, and trailer.
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