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Weiner( 2016)

TV-MADocumentary
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Anthony Weiner

      Self

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      Huma Abedin

      Self

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      Amit Bagga

      Self - Senior Advisor

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      Adam S. Barta

      Self

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      Sydney Leathers

      Self

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      Jordan Zain Weiner

      Self

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      Camille Joseph

      Self - Campaign Manager

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      Barbara Morgan

      Self - Communications Director

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      Andrew Noh

      Self - Campaign Aide

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      Maura Tracy

      Self - Senior Staffer

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      J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner

      Self

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      Bill de Blasio

      Self (archive footage)

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      Stephen Colbert

      Self (archive footage)

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      Lawrence O'Donnell

      Self (archive footage)

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      Howard Stern

      Self (archive footage)

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      Jon Stewart

      Self (archive footage)

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      Donald Trump

      Self (archive footage)

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      John Waters

      Self (archive footage)

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    A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

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    Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on Sat Jul 30 2016
    A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com Chances are, you already know how the story of disgraced former New York congressman Anthony Weiner plays out. You may think “Weiner,” a documentary about the man’s unsuccessful New York City mayoral run, will just be a series of ‘been there, done that’ storytelling. I had the same trepidation going into the screening for this film but instead left the theater having viewed a riveting, engrossing, expertly crafted documentary. Some viewers may find this film exploitative, focusing too much on Weiner’s personal life that is, quite frankly, none...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • new york city
    • politics
    • mayor
    • sex scandal
    • woman director
    • local politics
    • sexting