Weiner can be one of the most effective orators, passionate about his city and its people. Given the recent turn of events, where weiner actually included his young son in one of his sexts, you can see. Weiner is a fascinating documentary about a man who could have. We look at weiner s sexting scandal and examine how the viral. Weiner official trailer 1 2016 anthony weiner documentary. Weiner, which was shown at the sundance film festival this year and will be released in the next week. Its technically about anthony weiners failed mayoral campaign, but the captivating documentary also tells us a lot about one. Weiner earned first place on the theater average chart, which is terrible news for me, because there are so many. Weiners doomed effort to lead the city is chronicled in a new documentary, weiner, which was shown at the sundance film festival this year and will be released in the next week. Jun 01, 2016 take the sexor the lack of itout of the new anthony weiner documentary and you have something far more compelling, and bleaker.
Weiner is a 2016 american fly on the wall political documentary film by josh kriegman and elyse steinberg about anthony weiners campaign for mayor of new york city during the 20 mayoral election. Representative anthony weiner s catastrophic race for mayor of new york city in 20 is detailed in this behindthescenes documentary. This documentary follows excongressman anthony weiners run for new york city mayor and the sex scandals that derailed. Weiner is a documentary that plays as cringe comedy. Congressman anthony weiner and his sexting peccadilloes make for a fascinating story about a promising. What does the upcoming weiner documentary mean for hillary. The 17 most fascinating moments from weiner, the documentary on. Apr 25, 2016 weiner official trailer 1 2016 anthony weiner documentary hd an examination of disgraced new york congressman anthony weiner s mayoral campaign and the landscape of todays political landscape. Heres what the fbi found in the emails on anthony weiner.
Filmweek weiner documentary filmmakers talk about the. May 18, 2016 how weiner filmmakers josh kriegman and elyse steinberg got inside anthony weiner s latest disaster. Weiner is a fascinating documentary about a man who could have easily rose to power. Weiner is a 2016 american fly on the wall political documentary film by josh kriegman and elyse steinberg about anthony weiner s campaign for mayor of new york city during the 20. With unrestricted access to anthony weiners new york city mayoral campaign, this film reveals the human story behind the scenes of a highprofile political. Weiner 2016 official trailer anthony weiner showtime. This documentary follows excongressman anthony weiners run for new york city mayor and the sex scandals that derailed his political ambitions.
A documentary exploring the life and career of notorious republican dirty. Anthony weiner, who tweeted a picture of his bulging undies, resigned under pressure, then ran for nyc mayor. Congressman anthony weiner took a major hit to his political career when he found himself at the center of a sex scandal, and it seemed like it could be the end of his time as an elected official. The trailer for weiner, the anthony weiner documentary, is completely mesmerizing. May 01, 2020 documentary of the week every week, wnyc tells you about the best documentaries as they become available on screens of any size. Serving seven consecutive terms, anthony weiner, good friends with and political allies to the clintons, was once a highly respected member of congress from new york city, he. The weiner edition listen to slates show about clinton scandals new and old, the fascinating anthony weiner documentary, and peter thiel funding hulk hogans lawsuit against. But the events of this week also make it a timely watch, which is.
Truly an amazing documentary unlike any i have seen before. Documentary violated deal not to use footage of wife abedin. This documentary follows ex congressman anthony weiners run for new york. Revisiting the gripping political documentary weiner the atlantic. Yet he has this chink in his armor, the need for approval, to be loved, to be adored vis a vis sexting.
Watch the wild trailer for the upcoming anthony weiner. Weiner is directed by josh kriegman and elyse steinberg and received its world. Granted unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign, filmmakers josh kriegman and elyse steinberg capture a jawdropping, behindthescenes look at the political machine as it. You may well watch this movie and think, serves him right. The whole thing is devastating and uncomfortable to watch especially in the light of this weeks news. One of the directors of an extraordinary new documentary tells of how he got exclusive access to the doomed. Leathers said this week, of the documentary weiner. Clinton scandals new and old, the documentary weiner, and.
Anthony weiner and his wife, huma abedin, in a scene from the new documentary weiner. Heres a trailer for weiner, which won the documentary grand jury prize at sundance and gets. It is also available to stream via several digitalrental platforms. An examination of disgraced new york congressman anthony weiners mayoral. This documentary follows excongressman anthony weiner s run for new york city mayor and the sex scandals that derailed his political ambitions. Revisiting the gripping political documentary weiner. Weiner is a gripping documentary about getting the politicians we deserve. Like that subgenre, it comes packaged with a star whose irascibility often leads to eyecovering levels of discomfort. The filmmakers say they hope the documentary shows viewers the complex realities beyond the headlines.
Who is anthony weiner and how is he connected to hillary. Why weiner documentary is also about donald trump video. What new documentary weiner reveals about huma abedin and. Weiner official trailer 1 2016 anthony weiner documentary hd an examination of disgraced new york congressman.
The laptop was obtained by the fbi about a week before comeys announcement during an unrelated inquiry regarding an allegation that weiner sent illicit, sexual text messages to an underage girl. Filmmakers behind the explosive new sundance select documentary about anthony weiner is also about donald trump, intersection between politics and the media. Representative anthony weiners catastrophic race for mayor of new york city in 20 is detailed in this behindthescenes documentary. Watch anthony weiner documentary at sundance directors. Heres what the fbi found in the emails on anthony weiners. Who is anthony weiner and how is he connected to hillary clinton. Watch the best documentaries online here at documentary addict. The story of the downfall of new york city mayoral candidate anthony weiner is a documentarymakers dream. An intimate, unblinking look at anthony weiners disastrous 20. Its 20 and anthony weiner still reeling from the sex scandal that ended his political career two years earlier is back in the spotlight as he mounts an audacious comeback campaign for new york city mayor. You cant make this stuff up, but you can document it. Over the next two weeks, the atlantic will delve into some of the most. The title of the 2016 documentary weiner cheekily nods to the sophomoric.
May 27, 2016 weiner offers a riveting, closeup view of a scandal in progress in 20, a documentary team followed former congressman anthony weiner in his bid to become mayor of new york. Weiner deftly teeters the line between political farce and personal tragedy, exposing the excongressmans hubris while highlighting the sheer ugliness of the medias takedown of his family. With the city of new york as a loud and bustling backdrop, this documentary charges through an increasingly baffling political campaign with. It was assembled from more than 400 hours of footage shot by the filmmakers over the course of the fourmonth. The documentary follows weiners trajectory from rising political star married to a beautiful woman who walks the. May 26, 2016 the weiner edition listen to slates show about clinton scandals new and old, the fascinating anthony weiner documentary, and peter thiel funding hulk hogans lawsuit against gawker. Instead, weiner, a new documentary that the new york times was allowed to view exclusively ahead of its premiere at the sundance film festival on sunday, provides an unfettered look at the implosion of mr. Sep 25, 2017 so who is anthony weiner and what are his connections to bill and hillary clinton. New anthony weiner documentary reveals sexting scandal. Elyse steinberg and josh kriegmans weiner may be the most entertaining, if not the best, political documentary of all time.
Weiner is a brisk, laughoutloud, fascinating peek into the campaign offices and living rooms of the people ensnared in anthony weiner s bizarre political saga. Weiner how a film about a political sex scandal suddenly. We really do think that the film is about more than just anthonys story. The atlantic looks back at key cinematic moments in 2016, this time josh kriegman and elyse steinbergs documentary about the titular, doomed politician. Anthony weiner selfdestructs on camera in this documentary kdhx. The timing of the reveal of weiner will make people question whether abedin is an asset or hindrance to clinton, and it will also make people, particularly women, ask why abedin is still with anthony weiner. He won seven terms as a democrat, never receiving less than 60% of the vote. Now to a new documentary about former congressman anthony weiner and the sexting scandal that forced him out of office. Weiner official trailer 1 2016 anthony weiner documentary hd an examination of disgraced new york congressman anthony weiner s mayoral campaign and the landscape of todays political landscape. May 27, 2016 weiner is arguably the best documentary about american politics in many years. Subscribe now to keep up with the latest in movies, television and music as the bounciness of the trailer shows.
The laptop was obtained by the fbi about a week before comeys announcement during an unrelated inquiry regarding an allegation that weiner sent illicit, sexual text messages to an. Dec 28, 2016 the atlantic looks back at key cinematic moments in 2016, this time josh kriegman and elyse steinbergs documentary about the titular, doomed politician. May 24, 2016 an extraordinary and flabbergasting documentary film opened last week. So who is anthony weiner and what are his connections to bill and hillary clinton. Showtimes impressive library of documentaries is full of movies certified. Sexts, lies and videotape anthony weiners fall from grace for a second time is the subject of this mesmerizing documentary. The 17 most fascinating moments from weiner, the documentary. With unprecedented access to anthony weiner, his family, and his campaign team as they mount his new york. Showtimes documentary library has something for music lovers, aspiring politicians, sports. May 20, 2016 what does the upcoming weiner documentary mean for hillary clinton. Watch the wild trailer for the upcoming anthony weiner documentary. Watch weiner starring anthony weiner in this documentary on directv.
Jan 25, 2016 anthony weiner lewd photo flap on twitter. The story of the downfall of new york city mayoral candidate anthony weiner is a documentary. Jun 30, 2016 it was meant to be a documentary about a politician redeeming himself after being caught sexting. How weiner filmmakers josh kriegman and elyse steinberg got. Jan 21, 2016 huma abedin, wife of anthony weiner and advisor to hillary clinton, is featured in the new documentary weiner, and things are getting awkward. Then, as anthony weiner was running for new york city mayor, he was caught out again. In an exclusive first look at the upcoming documentary on anthony weiner, the former congressman is on a phone call trying to drum up support for his 20 mayoral. The documentary follows congressman anthony weiner and his wife huma abedin, shortly after his 2011 resignation when scandalous photos of. Theres never been a better time to watch the beguiling. Weiner is a brisk, laughoutloud, fascinating peek into the campaign offices and living rooms of the people ensnared in anthony weiners bizarre political saga. The trailer for the anthony weiner documentary is mesmerizing. Showtime will debut the world television premiere of the criticallyacclaimed documentary weiner on saturday, october 22nd at 9 p. Weiner facing the microphones in a still from the documentary weiner.
Jan 24, 2016 josh kriegman and elyse steinberg are the masterminds behind the new anthony weiner documentary that premieres at sundance on sunday, jan. This film captures the essence of the best and the worst of anthony weiner, told through the unflinching lens of the documentarian. Weiner, directed by josh kriegman and elyse steinberg. Josh kriegman and elyse steinberg are the masterminds behind the new anthony weiner documentary that premieres at sundance on sunday, jan. It is very well filmed and takes you right into the thick of things as weiner goes from political star to hated pervert. Find out where weiner is streaming, if weiner is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
Its 20 and anthony weiner still reeling from the sex scandal that ended his political career. Whats new on netflix, hulu, amazon prime video, and hbo this weekend. Its 20 and anthony weiner still reeling from the sex scandal that ended his political. Aug 30, 2016 the whole thing is devastating and uncomfortable to watch especially in the light of this weeks news. Film goes behind the scenes of anthony weiner scandal cbs news.
Weiner became embroiled in his second widely publicized sexting scandal. Find out where weiner is streaming, if weiner is on netflix, and get news and. Oct 28, 2016 theres never been a better time to watch the beguiling anthony weiner documentary weiner. Documentary films, political documentaries, biographical documentaries. Then, as anthony weiner was running for new york city mayor, he was caught. The documentary follows weiner s trajectory from rising political star married to a beautiful woman who walks the corridors of high power to a man to a man who has nothing not even the loyalty of those he was exchanging sexts with. Reviews of the weeks new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussion. Weiner documentary political scandal in the viral era. Prior to its premiere at sundance this week, speculation ran rampant. Weiners mayoral campaign and a wrenching inside account of the couples interactions in the aftermath of his second explicit. Our hosts are thom powers and raphaela neihausen, cofounders of.
This is quite evident upon viewing weiner, a documentary by josh kriegman and elyse steinberg. New documentary on anthony weiner captures huma abedin dealing with his fuckery. Ifc films anthony weiner watches in horror from his living room as a tv news report shows him. Weiner deftly teeters the line between political farce and personal tragedy, exposing the excongressmans hubris while highlighting the sheer ugliness of the medias takedown of his.