Weiner
Logline
With unrestricted access to Anthony Weiner's New York City mayoral campaign, this film reveals the human story behind the scenes of a high-profile political scandal as it unfolds, and offers an unfiltered look at how much today's politics is driven by an appetite for spectacle.
Josh Kriegman
Director, Producer
Josh Kriegman directed, shot, and produced WEINER, his first independent feature documentary. He has previously directed non-fiction film and television, including for PBS and MTV. Prior to that, Kriegman worked as a political consultant and campaign advisor for local and national candidates, including for Congressman Weiner years before the scandal that led to Weiner's resignation.
Elyse Steinberg
Co-Director
Elyse Steinberg wrote, produced, and directed the acclaimed feature documentary THE TRIAL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN (PBS,) an exposé on what really happened at the former dictator’s trial. Her other credits include directing & producing for MTV, A&E, and the PBS series NEED TO KNOW where she focused on issues of prison reform and juvenile justice. Steinberg's latest project is the documentary film WEINER.