Perhaps none of this would've happened if he'd just been born with a different last name. Something nice, like Anthony Schlong. Pretty bullet-proof if you ask me.
His down fall is kinda sad, because out of all the politicians in the US, he was actually extremely principled, fought against the status quo. He fought for things like the Public Option during the Healthcare debate era, vigorously long after Obama dropped it.
The thing that people don't get is that all of these politicians have skeletons. It is the ones who challenge the status quo or who are a threat to the establishment that hammered. The press is owned by wealthy corporations who have to answer to their bosses. Weiner just like Spitzer ( who was going to go after Wall st before the 2008 meltdown) was someone who the system didn't like.
He is right, there is a difference between being a role model and having political principles. Weiner stood by his political principles, but I would never want any of my hypothetical children to look up to him.
I'm honestly interested to see this. I mean for a politician to make a documentary and re-open his scandal is genuinely fascinating so I'm down for this.
+MrBrenman21 the movie seems to be about Weiner trying to get a career back after a scandal (A stupid scandal BTW... seriously, he sent a dick pick, big deal), and judging by the trailer it's not going to hold back. You're entitled to your opinion, though honestly I'm not sure how what you said in any way links to my original post.
+MrBrenman21 Shitty politician seems redundant honestly, I mean aren't they all pretty shitty. Yeah he should've known, he didn't, but all he did was send nudes... if there was an actual legal issue I'd get it, but it was pictures. He's not the one making money off this. He's the subject of it sure, but he's not a producer, to my knowledge he'll make no money. At BEST he might have gotten paid for his time, but even that's doubtful. It's like saying Robert Durst made money from The Jinx, sure he's in it but that doesn't mean he's making money from it, documentaries don't tend to pay the subjects of their films.
Here's a guy who has never been anything but a politician. His degree is in political science. His first job was on a senator's staff. He was the youngest city councilman in New York City history. How does this guy not know that there are types of scandals that could end the only career he has ever had? If you don't have a law career or a business career to fall back on, how do you even think about messing around with a sex scandal? Especially with a name like that.
I think it's funny that he got so chopped for this when bill, george and hillary have been caught doing the same but are still around doing evil ass shit
It is amazing how an intelligent, self-aware guy like this did what he did -- not one blunder... but two. This film actually does look good with that said.
This has got to be the funniest movie I have ever seen ! A dive into the mind of a pathological narcissist. The montage is absolutely fantastic. I sincerely feel bad for Huma Abedin... but this is too funny to be true ahaha
This was a film that evoked a SMH the more I watched it. What's really sad is that Weiner has a real passion/energy for politics, is smart, and has a way of connecting with people. I think those are the qualities that drew his wife Huma and made him such a rising star in the democratic party. I'm always fascinated by how really smart people do really dumb things. And as we've seen many times before technology allows smart people to do some really dumb things. Weiner is clearly in love with his phone and all the things it can do as the film illustrates. Sadly in Weiner's case he obviously has some deeper issues and I'm glad I saw this movie because it really gives a fuller picture of this man and his story. His smugness was a bit much and you could tell his wife was visibly confounded by his behavior. I think his wife should've just purchased a phone without a camera feature for him to use.
He is obsessed with the spotlight. I will still watch. I may even like the guy after but he is an opportunist and encompasses a lot of what is wrong with American politics. Ron Paul 2016
Weiner was a passionate speaker and a great politician it's a shame he had a sex addiction cause he has a lot of good qualities as well. This movie looks hilarious.
Really feel like there was an opportunity missed for a clickbait image. The guy's name is Weiner! Anthony freakin WEINER!! Come on IFC. Need more crotch shot.
I'm from Poland, Europe. I watched this movie like 3 months ago I was convinced that this is fictional documentary, when I read yesterday that all this people are real and Huma filed for divorce lately. I was like WTF like how someone can be so sick, so evil to throw away career like this but most important to hurt such beautiful and devoted wife. That orthodox guy at bakery was right Weiner is a real scumbag.
This looks very funny. A real life Woody Allen story. Those phone calls--ugh. I can't even imagine some of the responses he must have gotten. I think he is hilarious. Will definitely watch this, I could use a laugh.
+EGarrett01 If I'm lucky enough to die with millions in the bank, I'll happily give a fraction over to the government. If you hate America, then why don't you just leave?
Congress has the power to levy taxes. Explain exactly what makes it unconstitutional. You think we should be an oligarchy like Russia? If you're all about strict definitions, then why don't you look to stare decisis? There is literally nowhere in the jurisprudence from which you can launch your basis for any kind of complaint.
nygiantsfan6 "The Federal estate tax is patently unconstitutional when applied within the fifty states because that constitutes a direct tax that is not apportioned to the states for collection as required by the Constitution under Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of that document, and this tax cannot be otherwise sustained as a legitimate exercise of the federally granted power to tax indirectly by impost, duty or excise under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. The federal government has absolutely no constitutional authority what-so-ever to tax the American People simply because we die, nor does it possess the legitimate power to tax the estates of the citizens of the fifty states at death under the pretense of excise taxation. And believe it or not, that is the admitted basis and supposed legal justification for the federal estate tax."
Nice job copying and pasting from a Tea Party website instead of, ya know, actually providing an adequate answer. There's no reason to bring up Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 other than that some guy in his basement has decided that the estate tax is a violation of it. There is currently no exact definition of what the estate tax is, but it doesn't need one. Most would say it is a duty or excise while others would say it can be classified as income and is taxable per the Sixteenth amendment. Again, if you really are some kind of constitutional absolutist and want a definitive answer, then the best way to try and get one is by looking to stare decisis, but there is no legal precedent for any of the claims you make. Maybe one day you'll take your case up to the Supreme Court, and the matter will be settled, but, until then, I suggest you stop peddling your baseless historical narrative.
I don't have any sympathy for what he did. But I do sympathize for his repentance. It sounds like he's genuinely sorry and wants to reconcile himself with the people of his city. If only the media would let him do that. "What I would like to talk about is housing in the Bronx. Any questions about *that?* "
+Anax of Rhodes Well, that was after he lied a bout not having done it since the first time. Then more and more of them kept coming out that were well after he had resigned from Congress after the first scandal. Basically he didn't learn the first time and kept doing it then lied about it on the campaign trail for mayor.
solid movie -- moves with more energy than usual plodding doc -- humanizes situation -- shows how complex we are -- his hot wife Huma should send pics instead -- but she's too smart
You know a documentary's going to be good when it feels like a Christopher Guest film.
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought this was a parody or joke trailer, but wow, this is real.
I know I was really really hoping it would be 😔
Same here
Perhaps none of this would've happened if he'd just been born with a different last name. Something nice, like Anthony Schlong. Pretty bullet-proof if you ask me.
+fidorover LOL!
Still gotta deal with that face though lol
I don't think it's his last name, I think it's his first name. Richard would be much better.
My cousin worked for a photographer named Harry Dong.
+fidorover - Weiner is an Austrian-German name meaning that he comes from Vienna - or Wein in German
A movie solely named "Weiner"? I'm in. I wonder if this movie will surprise me with how long it is...
Ba dum tss
The uncut version will be longer
that's what she said
Admit it man; you're gay!
shut up sam
His down fall is kinda sad, because out of all the politicians in the US, he was actually extremely principled, fought against the status quo. He fought for things like the Public Option during the Healthcare debate era, vigorously long after Obama dropped it.
***** And?
***** I'm talking his actions as a politician. Nothing else. Obama is a better person then Weiner, but he's incredibly unprincipled.
The thing that people don't get is that all of these politicians have skeletons. It is the ones who challenge the status quo or who are a threat to the establishment that hammered. The press is owned by wealthy corporations who have to answer to their bosses. Weiner just like Spitzer ( who was going to go after Wall st before the 2008 meltdown) was someone who the system didn't like.
He is right, there is a difference between being a role model and having political principles. Weiner stood by his political principles, but I would never want any of my hypothetical children to look up to him.
Ohloveeh he was born into the status quo.....
I'm honestly interested to see this. I mean for a politician to make a documentary and re-open his scandal is genuinely fascinating so I'm down for this.
+MrBrenman21 the movie seems to be about Weiner trying to get a career back after a scandal (A stupid scandal BTW... seriously, he sent a dick pick, big deal), and judging by the trailer it's not going to hold back. You're entitled to your opinion, though honestly I'm not sure how what you said in any way links to my original post.
+MrBrenman21 Shitty politician seems redundant honestly, I mean aren't they all pretty shitty. Yeah he should've known, he didn't, but all he did was send nudes... if there was an actual legal issue I'd get it, but it was pictures. He's not the one making money off this. He's the subject of it sure, but he's not a producer, to my knowledge he'll make no money. At BEST he might have gotten paid for his time, but even that's doubtful. It's like saying Robert Durst made money from The Jinx, sure he's in it but that doesn't mean he's making money from it, documentaries don't tend to pay the subjects of their films.
This was better than I expected. It's worth a look.
1:07 "Just a quick optics things: you will look happy."
Right!
Hillary Clinton's right hand woman, right there
Saw the film that’s cut to make it look like a statement here, the conversation is more than just that. You can pretty much see the jump cut in closer
Here's a guy who has never been anything but a politician. His degree is in political science. His first job was on a senator's staff. He was the youngest city councilman in New York City history. How does this guy not know that there are types of scandals that could end the only career he has ever had? If you don't have a law career or a business career to fall back on, how do you even think about messing around with a sex scandal? Especially with a name like that.
Wow! One of the best documentaries I have ever seen and I have seen thousands. Good job to both Huma and Anthony for allowing this to be documented.
It's Carlos Danger! Lol
DANGER!!!!
Did Woody Allen do the voice-over?
This is the most serious political documentary of our time for only the most mature of audiences.
I gotta say, I want to see this documentary so much.
I agree with you. I'm interested.
Trending with 360 views? How much did the producers of this film pay to get this on the trending chart?
+Tyler Reinking oh boy...
Exactly
+Tyler Reinking Well, this is the media that you can trust unlike the mainstream media that is bought by big corporations... oh, wait....
+curly Thats not why its on the trending page you dumbfuck
promprom Do you know the actual algorithm they use? I just assumed it's probably something like highest views per hour.
1.55 ,
Its the full package", I was rolling.
LOLOLOLOL
I'm very excited to not watch this! Can't wait!
I think it's funny that he got so chopped for this when bill, george and hillary have been caught doing the same but are still around doing evil ass shit
one of the best quotes of all time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
"bill(clinton)introduced huma to weiner".
is carlos danger gonna make a cameo in this ?
Weiner/Holder 2016
+politicjunkee Not Holder/Weiner?
+Giovanni Lido lmao
Weiner/Johnson 2016
Feel the Weiner and the Johnson!
what's the name of the song
Hope I get to hear some excerpts from Howard Stern's interview with Sydney Leathers when this all went down the second time.
You mean Carlos Danger.
+ZA_Survivalist Get on the floor!
It is amazing how an intelligent, self-aware guy like this did what he did -- not one blunder... but two. This film actually does look good with that said.
Carlos Danger never walks away! Even if you beg him nicely and say please a lot.
He reminds me of that mayor from parks and recreation with all his scandals 😂😂
This is a genuinely good movie, but man, this is a great trailer... I mean, the ending alone... just perfect.
How long is "Weiner"?
Longer than you'd expect, but very, very skinny.
This looks amazing... and is it just me, or does he look like Paully Shore?
don't give Hollywood bad ideas, please. they get enough
Truly excellent documentary, highly recommended.
I'm on the other side of the country and I never cared much about this scandal, but I really want to see this.
I am profoundly sorry, and for that, I am profoundly sorry.
He reminds me of dustin diamond aka screech
that was 90 minutes of pure entertainment! thank you for that
A rare photo of Anthony with his trousers on !!
Holy crap, this looks amazing. Poor guy.
This has got to be the funniest movie I have ever seen ! A dive into the mind of a pathological narcissist. The montage is absolutely fantastic. I sincerely feel bad for Huma Abedin... but this is too funny to be true ahaha
I can't understand why he had to resign for such a thing !
Anthony Weiner 2020! If Trump can win, why not?
maybe theyll make a sequel and show us what was so horrible on his seized laptop that it made two hardened new york investigators vomit.
It's almost as if Woody Allen wrote it himself
This was a film that evoked a SMH the more I watched it. What's really sad is that Weiner has a real passion/energy for politics, is smart, and has a way of connecting with people. I think those are the qualities that drew his wife Huma and made him such a rising star in the democratic party. I'm always fascinated by how really smart people do really dumb things. And as we've seen many times before technology allows smart people to do some really dumb things. Weiner is clearly in love with his phone and all the things it can do as the film illustrates. Sadly in Weiner's case he obviously has some deeper issues and I'm glad I saw this movie because it really gives a fuller picture of this man and his story. His smugness was a bit much and you could tell his wife was visibly confounded by his behavior. I think his wife should've just purchased a phone without a camera feature for him to use.
how about Pauly shore as anthony weiner in bio film!?
Anthony Weiner for President in 2020!
I think "Danger" would catch more looks than "Weiner", but he would know.
Who could've been shocked about Anthony's scandal, I mean his last name is WEINER FOR CRIPES SAKE!
He is obsessed with the spotlight. I will still watch. I may even like the guy after but he is an opportunist and encompasses a lot of what is wrong with American politics. Ron Paul 2016
This man has no shame.
I didn't like him before the scandal but I've started to really like him. He's real. We all make mistakes. I'd vote for him.
i respect him now
Im waiting on the Jared From Subway Doc.
This looks like it could be interesting, but I'd pay 5 times as much to see a documentary on his wife... she seems pretty impressive.
Why does at :36 sound like Game of Thrones theme?
wait am I reading this correctly..... 360 views and it's on trending?? wtf
Weiner was a passionate speaker and a great politician it's a shame he had a sex addiction cause he has a lot of good qualities as well. This movie looks hilarious.
he's the real life michael scott
What am I supposed to feel?!
Anthony Weiner: a real class act!
....And now another sexting escapade is revealed. This guy is a mess.
Maybe changing your last name would be a good start.
Really feel like there was an opportunity missed for a clickbait image. The guy's name is Weiner! Anthony freakin WEINER!! Come on IFC. Need more crotch shot.
Came here thinking it was Todd Solondz new movie.
I actually think it looks good
I'm from Poland, Europe. I watched this movie like 3 months ago I was convinced that this is fictional documentary, when I read yesterday that all this people are real and Huma filed for divorce lately. I was like WTF like how someone can be so sick, so evil to throw away career like this but most important to hurt such beautiful and devoted wife. That orthodox guy at bakery was right Weiner is a real scumbag.
And he just got busted again... shaking my head
This looks very funny. A real life Woody Allen story. Those phone calls--ugh. I can't even imagine some of the responses he must have gotten. I think he is hilarious. Will definitely watch this, I could use a laugh.
this is REAL?!?!?!
weiner looks like horshack from welcome back, kotter
This looks epic.
What a genius. His political career fails so he makes a comedy about the scandal and ends up making even more money and publicity
I can't wait to see this. It looks great---so funny.
This looks awesome
Coming soon - Weiner II: Jail Time
His advocacy of the Death Tax was far more embarrassing then sexting people.
+EGarrett01 If I'm lucky enough to die with millions in the bank, I'll happily give a fraction over to the government. If you hate America, then why don't you just leave?
nygiantsfan6
The Death Tax is unconstitutional. So by definition it is un-American.
Congress has the power to levy taxes. Explain exactly what makes it unconstitutional. You think we should be an oligarchy like Russia? If you're all about strict definitions, then why don't you look to stare decisis? There is literally nowhere in the jurisprudence from which you can launch your basis for any kind of complaint.
nygiantsfan6
"The Federal estate tax is patently unconstitutional when applied within the fifty states because that constitutes a direct tax that is not apportioned to the states for collection as required by the Constitution under Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of that document, and this tax cannot be otherwise sustained as a legitimate exercise of the federally granted power to tax indirectly by impost, duty or excise under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1.
The federal government has absolutely no constitutional authority what-so-ever to tax the American People simply because we die, nor does it possess the legitimate power to tax the estates of the citizens of the fifty states at death under the pretense of excise taxation. And believe it or not, that is the admitted basis and supposed legal justification for the federal estate tax."
Nice job copying and pasting from a Tea Party website instead of, ya know, actually providing an adequate answer. There's no reason to bring up Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 other than that some guy in his basement has decided that the estate tax is a violation of it. There is currently no exact definition of what the estate tax is, but it doesn't need one. Most would say it is a duty or excise while others would say it can be classified as income and is taxable per the Sixteenth amendment. Again, if you really are some kind of constitutional absolutist and want a definitive answer, then the best way to try and get one is by looking to stare decisis, but there is no legal precedent for any of the claims you make. Maybe one day you'll take your case up to the Supreme Court, and the matter will be settled, but, until then, I suggest you stop peddling your baseless historical narrative.
Omg must watch!
Sorry but people don't forget your past when your name brings it up every time it's said. Weiner Weiner Weiner!!!!!,
but why??
I don't have any sympathy for what he did. But I do sympathize for his repentance. It sounds like he's genuinely sorry and wants to reconcile himself with the people of his city. If only the media would let him do that. "What I would like to talk about is housing in the Bronx. Any questions about *that?* "
+Anax of Rhodes Well, that was after he lied a bout not having done it since the first time. Then more and more of them kept coming out that were well after he had resigned from Congress after the first scandal. Basically he didn't learn the first time and kept doing it then lied about it on the campaign trail for mayor.
Double toasted brought me here
I always laugh when I hear his name
Anthony wiener for Vice President
Check out that nose. Need I say more? Directed by Kreigman and Steinberg, heheheh.
sean penn will play him, mark my word.
I was like "ok it's fake" but then as it went on I said "holy crap is this real?" but now I'm confused and I don't know wheather it is real or not...
Christ, they can't fucking PRONOUNCE Weiner.
I love this guy
solid movie -- moves with more energy than usual plodding doc -- humanizes situation -- shows how complex we are -- his hot wife Huma should send pics instead -- but she's too smart
Why
H3H3: Weiner!!!!! One fucked up dentist
So this is NOT a parody??!!?!
I watch it
Danger! Danger!
im watching this
i loved this movie!!!!!
IT'S WEINER TIME !!!!
I feel like he shouldve changed his name
Killery and her choices. UGH!
That's crazy that his wife had the willpower to put up with that shit and stay with him. I would've been bye bitch...she's totally out of his league
Guess he's gotta make money somehow.
Its like Milk 2