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Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank

2014

87 minutes

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Barney Frank headshot

Barney Frank

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Spencer Bachus headshot

Spencer Bachus

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Mike Barnicle headshot

Mike Barnicle

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Neil Barofsky headshot

Neil Barofsky

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Dustin Lance Black headshot

Dustin Lance Black

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Steve Elmendorf headshot

Steve Elmendorf

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Charles Halpern headshot

Charles Halpern

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Susan Halpern headshot

Susan Halpern

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Bethany McLean headshot

Bethany McLean

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Norman Ornstein headshot

Norman Ornstein

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Michael Oxley headshot

Michael Oxley

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Henry Paulson headshot

Henry Paulson

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Nancy Pelosi headshot

Nancy Pelosi

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Bill Press headshot

Bill Press

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Jim Ready headshot

Jim Ready

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Jim Segel headshot

Jim Segel

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Eliot Spitzer headshot

Eliot Spitzer

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Andrew Tobias headshot

Andrew Tobias

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Maxine Waters headshot

Maxine Waters

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Chuck Wolfe headshot

Chuck Wolfe

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Hastings Wyman headshot

Hastings Wyman

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Alan K. Simpson headshot

Alan K. Simpson

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