Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
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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.
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Barney Frank
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Spencer Bachus
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Mike Barnicle
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Neil Barofsky
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Dustin Lance Black
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Steve Elmendorf
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Charles Halpern
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Susan Halpern
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Bethany McLean
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Norman Ornstein
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Michael Oxley
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Henry Paulson
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Nancy Pelosi
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Bill Press
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Jim Ready
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Jim Segel
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Eliot Spitzer
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Andrew Tobias
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheila Canavan, Michael Chandler
- Original Title
- Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
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Sheila Canavan, Michael Chandler
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Sheila Canavan
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Michael Chandler
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What is Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank about?
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.
Who directed Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank?
Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank was directed by Sheila Canavan, Michael Chandler.
Who stars in Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank?
The principal cast of Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank includes Barney Frank, Spencer Bachus, Mike Barnicle, Neil Barofsky, Dustin Lance Black.
When was Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank released and how long is it?
Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.