# Weiner (2016)

> An intimate, darkly engrossing portrait of Anthony Weiner’s attempt to reclaim political power while his sexting scandal continues to consume his campaign and relationships.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/246681

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg
- Cast: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, Amit Bagga, Adam Barta, Sydney Leathers, Jordan Zain Weiner, Camille Joseph, Barbara Morgan
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278596/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: riveting, uncomfortable, darkly funny, political discussion, documentary night

## Synopsis

A political scandal unfolds as a disgraced congressman attempts to reclaim his former glory.

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