After Anthony Weiner fell dramatically from grace thanks to his âCarlos Dangerâ shenanigans, he tried his damnedest to mount a comeback via the 2013 New York City mayoral race. That blew up when news broke of still more sexting allegations. And weâll soon get to see the documentary that promises an intimate, front-row seat to that ill-fated campaign.
Sample quotes: âYes, Iâm that Anthony Weinerâthe one running for mayor.â âI canât believe I gave the press the finger.â âWeâre going to try to look like weâre holding together as a group.â
Vulture rounded up 17 fascinating moments from the movie, including:
The meeting at Weinerâs home where frustrated campaign members are invited to vent at their boss for having kept them in the dark, making them look like fools, and basically having them sign up for what is now a lost cause. Itâs during that meeting that Abedin advises their visibly harried press secretary, Barbara Morgan, to consider the âopticsâ of her exit from the building. âI assume those photographers are still outside. So, you will look happy?â Abedin requests. Weiner ends the meeting by personally apologizing to the staffers. âThereâs a lot of intensity, and I know I brought it onto you.
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Honestly, it looks amazing, and it hits theaters May 20.