Weiner

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Released May 20, 2016

1h 36m

Documentary

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Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) runs for mayor of New York in 2013, but a new sex scandal ruins his attempt at a political comeback.

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Critics Consensus

Weiner uses sharp insight and untrammeled access to offer a portrait of a political and personal collapse that's as queasy as it is undeniably compelling.

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Soraya Nadia McDonald

Andscape

It's a fabulously entertaining view from inside a political campaign, giving us a firsthand experience of all the weird, Good Wife-style maneuvering that takes place.

Sep 26, 2017

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

What Weiner makes painfully clear is the collateral damage of Weiner's actions... To that extent, it's possible to share his politics and still see him as a fatally flawed vessel for them.

Oct 25, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Weiner shows, without embellishment, without cinematic sleight of hand, that a person's worst enemy remains themselves.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 9, 2016

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

Weiner is an unmissable documentary for anyone even tangentially interested in the political process.

Aug 1, 2023

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

One of the most fascinating, thought-provoking movies of the year.

Rated: A-

Aug 29, 2021

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Dan Buffa

KSDK News (St. Louis)

A brutally honest look at politics...

Nov 10, 2020

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Shael

Lands the message that leadership is not for everyone and we expect those in power to be powerful, admirable and in control of their basic decision making processes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Jru K

Like watching a man trying to set himself on fire over and over again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Up there with "Icarus" as one of the best examples of Documentary Filmmakers striking gold with an unbelievable change of circumstance occurring mid-film. But getting lucky is only half of it. How you handle that twist is where the professionalism and brilliance of this movie shines.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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filippo v

Il documentario usa uno stile vivace e movimentato per raccontare un episodio senza dubbio interessante. Dal film emergono temi e riflessioni mai superficiali e colpisce per il livello di profondità con la quale si è calato nelle elezioni neworkesi del 2013.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It is unbelievably outstanding that this actually was something that occurred. Only nitpick is wince they are politicians they never truly open themselves

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

An insane story about the rise and stunning collapse of politician Richard Weiner. His story is incredibly unique and very very interesting. How he gave his authorization for this to be released is mind boggling. For most of the movie it looks like your typical good underdog story... before his life goes off the rails... and then sinks even further. Its definitely an amazing rollercoaster ride.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Josh Kriegman

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Elyse Steinberg

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Anthony Weiner

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Synopsis

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) runs for mayor of New York in 2013, but a new sex scandal ruins his attempt at a political comeback.

Director: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg
Producer: Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, Carolyn Hepburn, Lily Fan
Screenwriter: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, Eli B. Despres
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Edgeline Films, Motto Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexual Material|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 20, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.7M
Runtime: 1h 36m

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