2016
United States
100 min
Color
Anthony Weiner was a young congressman on the cusp of higher office when a sexting scandal forced a humiliating resignation. Just two years later, he ran for mayor of New York City, betting that his ideas would trump his indiscretions. He was wrong. With unprecedented access to Weiner, his family, and his campaign team, WEINER is a thrilling look inside a political comeback-turned-meltdown. What begins as an unexpected surge to the top of the polls takes a sharp turn once Weiner is forced to admit to new sexting allegations. WEINER walks the line between political farce and personal tragedy.
Directors' Biography
Josh Kriegman directed, shot, and produced Weiner, his first independent feature documentary. He has previously directed non-fiction film and television for PBS and MTV, among others.
Elyse Steinberg wrote, produced, and directed the acclaimed feature documentary The Trial of Saddam Hussein for PBS. Josh Kriegman directed nonfiction film and television for networks such as MTV, A&E, and PBS.
