Apr 27, 2014
87 min
Full-HD

Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank (2014)

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.

Category

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Companies

Barney Frank

Self

Spencer Bachus

Self

Mike Barnicle

Self

Neil Barofsky

Self

Dustin Lance Black

Self

Steve Elmendorf

Self

Charles Halpern

Self

Susan Halpern

Self

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