Went this afternoon, very impressive documentary, chronicling fallen star and tragic joke Anthony Weiner's descent in his failed 2013 bid for NY mayor, during which, more texts and evidence surfaced he was sexting and calling women, sending nude pics, outside his marriage.
It's funny, frustrating, and just uncomfortable to watch at times, and a great showcasing of a lot that is right about politics, but much more that is wrong. As the 48 year old Weiner plays DJ at a Caribbean island event, or waves the Colombian flag in a frenzy, you can't help thinking about identity politics, yet Weiner's policies were progressive....
Yet, the man flawed as they come. Arrogant, narcissistic, full of ego and hubris....The second fascinating part is Huma Abedin, unknown to me before this documentary, Hillary's right hand woman, and forced to play the good wife to the petulant Weiner, as his second scandal unfolds.
Highlights include her initial reaction to the breaking story in 2013, her reaction to the Lawerence O' Donnell interview, and her cold calling donors with such charm and calculating measure it's disturbing. (To say nothing of the money/connections aspect of politics)
Anyone interesting in politics, the psychology of 'great' men, and just disasters and tragic comedies in general should watch this.
@ Carlos Danger
It's funny, frustrating, and just uncomfortable to watch at times, and a great showcasing of a lot that is right about politics, but much more that is wrong. As the 48 year old Weiner plays DJ at a Caribbean island event, or waves the Colombian flag in a frenzy, you can't help thinking about identity politics, yet Weiner's policies were progressive....
Yet, the man flawed as they come. Arrogant, narcissistic, full of ego and hubris....The second fascinating part is Huma Abedin, unknown to me before this documentary, Hillary's right hand woman, and forced to play the good wife to the petulant Weiner, as his second scandal unfolds.
Highlights include her initial reaction to the breaking story in 2013, her reaction to the Lawerence O' Donnell interview, and her cold calling donors with such charm and calculating measure it's disturbing. (To say nothing of the money/connections aspect of politics)
Anyone interesting in politics, the psychology of 'great' men, and just disasters and tragic comedies in general should watch this.
@ Carlos Danger