Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 27, 2014

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Michael Oxley,Bill Press,Norman Ornstein,Spencer Bachus,Chuck Wolfe,Andrew Tobias,Barney Frank,Bethany McLean,Alan K. Simpson,Maxine Watersand 12 more

Director

Sheila Canavan,Michael Chandler

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2452352