
Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
2014
87 min
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.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

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
Bethany McLean
Self
Norman Ornstein
Self
Michael Oxley
Self

Henry Paulson
Self

Nancy Pelosi
Self

Bill Press
Self
Jim Ready
Self
Jim Segel
Self

Eliot Spitzer
Self
Andrew Tobias
Self

Maxine Waters
Self
Chuck Wolfe
Self
Hastings Wyman
Self

Alan K. Simpson
Self
Crew
Director
Details
Release Date
2014-04-27
Runtime
87 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Documentary