Weiner

Weiner

2016 · 96 min · EN · R · 7.3 (200 votes)
Dir. Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg · Starring Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, Amit Bagga, Adam Barta, Sydney Leathers, Jordan Zain Weiner · Music Jeff Beal
Documentary

Documentary featuring a jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of Anthony Weiner in 2013 as he mounts a campaign for New York City mayor in the wake of his sexting scandal. Featuring unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign.

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It's a deeply uncomfortable, yet utterly captivating, look at a man's public implosion. You'll squirm, you'll marvel, and you'll question everything about ambition and the media circus.

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