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Weiner

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 6:30 pm
Jane Pickens Theater & Events Center
  • community event
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With unrestricted access to Anthony Weiner’s New York City mayoral campaign, this film reveals the human story behind the scenes of a high-profile political scandal as it unfolds, and offers an unfiltered look at how much today’s politics is driven by an appetite for spectacle.

Rated R

6:30pm: Film screening begins
Run time: 100 minutes
Directors: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg
Producers: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg
Cast: Anthony Weiner
Weiner
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“FIVE STARS. A gift that keeps on giving. A compelling, deep dive into a scandal.

Lanre Bakare, The Guardian

“HILARIOUS. One of the best documentaries ever made about a political scandal.

David Ehrlich, Rolling Stone Magazine

Invigorating, thoroughly involving, and captivating. The level of access here makes the film hard to turn away from.

John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter

U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary, 2016 Sundance Film Festival

Riveting.

The Guardian

Mindblowing, hilarious and unsparing.

Rolling Stone Magazine

Fast, funny, insightful and outrageous. Politics at it's insane best.

Vanity Fair

A rollicking insider's view of a political campaign in crisis mode.

Variety

It's the full package.

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