eddie_baggins One of those cases where the cameras are there at the right place and at the right time, Weiner, a documentary that focuses its attention on disgraced US politician Anthony Weiner and his comeback to politics, that saw the talented yet flawed personality attempt to become Mayor of New York City only to have more dirt unleashed about his extra-curricular activities derail his goals yet again.What was initially set to be an underdog tail of redemption and trial against adversity in an age where the modern media can make or break politicians like no other era before it, Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg's film becomes a truly cringe-worthy and hard to watch experience that you just can't help but be enthralled by as Weiner's stoic determination and passion for his craft sets him on a path of self-destruction as the whole world watches on and judges.You almost feel bad for being a part of this time in Weiner's life and it's hard to actually understand why Weiner would let the cameras continue to follow him on his quest for redemption as the increased scandal behind his love for sultry online communications dominates his every move but it's what makes Weiner such a fascinating figure as his layered personality that quite clearly craves attention and the spotlight makes for fascinating examination.Watching Weiner go toe to toe with general punters in the street or engage in verbal stoushes on the floor of parliament is exciting and mind blowing and the whole time as the man's life is derailed time and time again you can't help but wonder just what type of job the passionate fighter may've been able to do had he controlled his darker side and let the good win out and with the backing of his then wife Huma Abedin, it's quite likely that Weiner could've been one of the worlds most respected members of congress, not the world's most famous photo happy one.Final say – An insightful look into US politics, mayoral campaigns and the life and times of a complicated politician, Weiner is a must watch for any fan of American political life and those that love their documentaries gritty and on the fly. Weiner is edge of your seat viewing that is akin to being a part of a wild ride you want to hop off but can't as the destination will have you glued to your seat.4 bakery stoushes out of 5

rahumate Weiner and American Election Politics I always use this documentary as a piece of Public Relations in PoliticsFilm makers Josh Kriegman's and Elyse Steinberg's film Weiner is one of best documentary praised by critics. The camera is on disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner who campaigns for New York City's new mayor. It is interesting to pursue how he manages to rebuild his reputation and how new scandal put him at worse. I will say, it is fly-on-the-wall view. Students of Mass Communication, film making will understand what is the importance of journalism in film making. "Weiner" reveals many illuminating moments of Anthony Weiner's failed mayoral campaign. He faces his online sexting antics; he calls the situation in blunt terms: "Fuck."The camera shot of 15 interminable seconds, watching Weiner alongside his wife and counsel Huma Abedin, and they take the situation without saying a word. Weiner is co-directed by former Weiner chief of staff Josh Kriegman with Elyse Steinberg, "Weiner" showcase all the remarkable tension implied by that silence. It offers extraordinary access to Weiner's ambitious gamble and re-launch of his career. The film directors focus the impact of the contemporary media on public life. Weiner is the best example of anti-heroes in recent memory. Vanity magazine writes,"A rollicking and never-dull insider's view of a political campaign that leaves fascinating questions unanswered."Washington Post wrote, "It's one of the best campaign movies in years. As Weiner"

Tom Dooley Anthony Weiner is not a household name in the UK, but in the US he is quite notorious. He was a member of the Democrats who was a Congressman for part of New York from 1999 to 2011. He was very outspoken, very brash and seemed to have a lot of popular support. He was married to Huma Abedin – a well known talent in her own right – often seen as the right hand 'man' for Hilary Clinton. So a man with clear abilities and a sort of 'bloody' charisma.Then in 2011 he got embroiled in a sexting scandal which led to him having to quit congress amid a flurry of media interest. Then in 2013 he decided to stand as a mayoral candidate for New York. Him and his wife gave film makers full access to then during the campaign period and the film premiered at The Sundance Film Festival. The events that unfolded during that campaign are all documented here including some seemingly honest pieces from Weiner.As far as documentaries go this is a good one to watch as it is both well done and very entertaining – but I think that is because the story is so engaging and he is the sort of man that you kinda want to root for – and then again…. Anyway for US viewers they will likely have some knowledge of what transpired – but for the rest of us there is an interesting story here waiting to be viewed.

Emma Bridge I'm not going to do a precis of the film, given others here already have.But: 1) I'm a picky so'n'so, and I think anything above 8/10 requires bribery or blackmail. Yet I barely hesitated on giving this full marks. 2) Most of the reviews are from men, who are bemused as to why Abedin stayed with Weiner for so long. As a woman, I'd suggest it's because ... 3) I've never seen charisma come over before on a screen. There's watchable in terms of actors, but that's different. This guy OOOZES charisma, to the point that it's leaking out of the screen. She didn't stay with him because she wanted to stay, she stayed because she struggled to leave.This review is being written on 9/11/16, i.e. the day of Trump's victory in the US election (he makes a brief, hugely hypocritical contribution in the first 10 mins). The BBC showed this over the weekend, which was just after the Clinton / FBI / Abedin / Weiner contribution to the e-mail issue. Either the Beeb got *very* lucky on scheduling, or they pulled a blinder on rescheduling.Trump has no self-awareness, cares nothing for his electorate, and struggles to stay away from women. Weiner's the opposite on the first two points, but identical on the third. Watch this film if you want to see the kind of human who should be allowed power, as opposed to the sociopath who's achieved it.