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Weiner

Lists: Documentary

Brief Synopsis: "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."

Overall Ranking: 1367 (Rank from 2016: # 56)


Rating:
76
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
81

Ratings Breakdown
(The Mixed Bag)

Buttery 25%
Regular 50%
Half-Popped 25%
Stale 0%
Burnt 0%




 


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Bryan Lienesch88 - 'Weiner' is absolutely riveting for two reasons: one, no political figure is perhaps more polarizing, with such high upside and such low downside. Two, no documentary perhaps has had more raw, unfiltered access to a major political scandal as it unfolds.
Gorgon Reviews80(full review)
Lisa Marie Bowman75 - Fascinating documentary about a creepy guy
(full review)
David Baruffi61(full review)

People Involved



  • Anthony Weiner (Himself)
  • Huma Abedin (Herself)
  • Amit Bagga (Himself - Senior Advisor)
  • Adam S. Barta (Himself)
  • Stephen Colbert (Himself (archive footage))
  • Bill de Blasio (Himself (archive footage))
  • Sydney Leathers (Herself)
  • Lawrence ODonnell (Himself (archive footage))
  • Howard Stern (Himself (archive footage))
  • Jon Stewart (Himself (archive footage))
  • Donald Trump (Himself (archive footage))
  • Jordan Zain Weiner (Himself)
  • Camille Joseph (Herself - Campaign Manager)
  • Barbara Morgan (Herself - Communications Director)
  • Andrew Noh (Himself - Campaign Aide)
  • Maura Tracy (Herself - Senior Staffer)
  • J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner (Himself)
  • (Director)