Film

Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank

2014 · 1h 27m · Documentary

IMDb

6.3

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.

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

• Sheila CanavanDirector
• Michael ChandlerDirector

Release date

April 27, 2014

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 27m

Genres

Documentary

• 

  Return of a President

  2017

• 

  Portobello Road Market

  1964

• 

  Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

  2026

• 

  Styx

  1977

• 

  The World According to Monsanto

  2008

• 

  I Remember Me

  2000

• 

  Beastie Boys: Video Anthology

  2000

• 

  Earthly (Opposite to the Sky)

  2016

• Dance In The Desert

  2009

• Does the Pill Liberate?

  1973

• 

  Veteran Car Rally, Brighton

  1964

• Into Madness

  1989