The Congressman

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04/08/2020 Bob Mrazek's brilliant 1st time feature film writing coupled with his first time film directorial position earned former US Congressman Robert Mrazek the AARP 2016 Movies for Grownups' Breakthrough Achievement Award for feature film "The Congressman" starring Treat Williams, Ryan Merriman, Elizabeth Marvel, George Hamilton, Fritz Weaver, Kim Blacklock, Jayne Atkinson, Chris Conroy, and Josh Mostel - all gathered by Casting Director Bess Fifer & outfitted by seasoned costume designer NIgel Boyd! Filmed 15 miles off the rocky coast of Maine in a brisk September of 2013 on the small Monhegan Island, the incredible crew had to make due with golf carts to schlepp all the equipment around due to the ban on cars or trucks from the island, while timing delivers from the only outside transportation, the ferry. Other-worldly cinematography by artist extraordinaire DP Joe Arciadiacono complimented by phenom Johanna Giebelhaus' film editing, & heroic props to legendary gaffer (& cinematographer/electrician) John Houston and stunt coordinator John Murdock, island lobsterboat Captain. 1st AD Stephen Burns held together a large crew in difficult sets with boom operator Joshua Byard, Nathan Trucks 1st Asst. camera, and Rachel Fedorkova camera p.a. and Kelly Tracy production coordinator standing out in the above & beyond committed film and production crew. Thanks to the veteran producers of Fred Roos & Mary Kane helping Exec. Producer Nancy Zises deliver a poignant beautiful statement to the world of just what it means to be American. RIP dear friend Jared Martin, co-Director, hailing from the original Hawai'i Five-O to lend his expertise on the raw ocean sets. A timeless film, even more apropos in April 2020, during the current malestrom of human life & death consequences due to political mis-behaviors. See more 11/30/2017 This film is so trite, its lack of authenticity and depth qualify it as a candidate for the Hallmark Channel slush of the week. I only gave it one star because of calling attention to over-fishing and the need to protect our oceans--but even there its dull earnestness is more worthy of a sneer than a star. Treat Williams is a decent actor, given the right kind of material, and here he almost lends a little dignity to the smarmy script and shallow characters around him. But the righteous attitude makes even worthy sentiments into hopeless cliches. Even the music is insufferable--like high-fructose syrup slathered onto a donut. I sat through maybe half of it before I decided enough time had been wasted on a film that was only growing more superficial and predictable by the minute. See more 01/15/2017 Wasn't horrible wasn't fabulous. It was an average movie. See more 01/10/2017 Another fine liberal hack job... Truly amazing what these people are willing to put out. See more 06/05/2016 Ok movie. Predictable plot, great scenery and characterizations. See more 05/15/2016 Simple story but pleasant entertainment. Wonderful Maine scenery. Excellent casting. If I didn't already live here, it would make me want to move. Captured spirit of Maine people. See more Read all reviews

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