Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank

Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank

2014/04/27 • Released • English

Documentary
6.7
1h 27m

Overview

An intimate portrait of recently retired Congressman Barney Frank, one of our most well-known and least understood political figures, this documentary alternates between deeply personal moments and the inner workings of our political process. Rare archival material and interviews reveal the emotional pain and harmful effects of a closeted life, the relief of coming out and the triumph of love through the Congressman's historic same-sex marriage. Frank's journey is our country's journey, a classic American story about a dedicated public servant who never loses hope.

Director : Sheila Canavan

Casts
Barney Frank

Barney Frank

Self

Spencer Bachus

Self

Mike Barnicle

Self

Neil Barofsky

Self

Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black

Self

Steve Elmendorf

Self

Charles Halpern

Self

Susan Halpern

Self

Bethany McLean

Self

Norman Ornstein

Self

Michael Oxley

Self

Henry Paulson

Henry Paulson

Self

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

Self

Bill Press

Bill Press

Self

Jim Ready

Self

Jim Segel

Self

Eliot Spitzer

Eliot Spitzer

Self

Andrew Tobias

Self

Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Self

Chuck Wolfe

Self

Hastings Wyman

Self

Alan K. Simpson

Alan K. Simpson

Self

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