Butler's charmingly garrulous demeanor is in the face of dire circumstances is enough to win over one of his creditors...viewers will likely find that Butler wins them over too.

UNDERDOG stands out...as a reflection of humanity's core. Tommy Hyde crafts a tale that's both an homage to life and a resonating reminder that winning isn't the endgame; it's the courage to participate, the joy of the journey.

UNDERDOG is much more than an immersion into the grim realities of life on a small Vermont dairy farm. It is a celebration of the kind of grit, humor, passion, optimism, and resilience that is needed to make such a life work.

Hyde’s subtlety as a filmmaker, along with the fabulous, eccentric central figure — Doug Butler — bring to mind David Lynch’s The Straight Story. Both films are remarkable for how seemingly unremarkable they are. Stick with it, and the film’s subliminal power will sneak up on you.