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Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank ()


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A portrait of recently retired Congressman Barney Frank, one of America's most well-known and least understood political figures.

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Spencer Bachus ...
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Self
Neil Barofsky ...
Self
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Self
Steve Elmendorf ...
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Self
Charles Halpern ...
Self
Susan Halpern ...
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Self
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Michael Oxley ...
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Self (as Hank Paulson)
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Bill Press ...
Self
Jim Ready ...
Self
Jim Segel ...
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Andrew Tobias ...
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Self
Chuck Wolfe ...
Self
Hastings Wyman ...
Self

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Sheila Canavan ... (co-director)
Michael Chandler ... (co-director)

Written by

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Sheila Canavan ... () &
Michael Chandler ... ()

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Alec Baldwin ... executive producer
John Barabino ... associate producer
Sheila Canavan ... co-producer
Michael Chandler ... co-producer
Barbara Dobkin ... associate producer
Geralyn White Dreyfous ... executive producer
Thomas Patrick Lane ... associate producer
Jamie Wolf ... executive producer

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Michael Bacon

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Michael Chandler

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Alison Amron ... additional editor
Sallie Hodges ... post-production assistant
Christopher Young ... digital intermediate colorist

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Robert Aguilar ... additional sound
Fred Burnham ... additional sound
Theo Caris ... additional sound
Paul Green ... additional sound
Steuart Pearce ... additional sound
Jeff Seelye ... re-recording mixer

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Jared Moench ... motion graphic artist

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Steven Ascher ... additional photography
Darren Bailey ... additional photography
Bob Birkett ... additional photography
Kevin Cloutier ... additional photography
Andrew Dryer ... additional photography
Philip Geyelin Jr. ... additional photography (as Phil Geyelin)
Victor Jeffreys II ... additional photography
Richard Pearce ... additional photography

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Blanche Chase ... archival research
Chuck Parker ... production assistant
Kenn Rabin ... archival researcher
Marilyn Weiss ... production assistant

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Burton Ritchie ... special thanks

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Plot Summary

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. Written by Sheila Canavan & Michael Chandler

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Also Known As
  • Barney Frank: On a Personal Basis
  • Barney's Last Year
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  • 87 min
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