Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank 9 years old

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.

Credits

Dustin Lance Black as Himself

Nancy Pelosi as Herself

Henry Paulson as Himself

Bethany McLean as Herself

Mike Barnicle as Self

Eliot Spitzer as Himself

Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank Cast

Name	Character
Dustin Lance Black He was 39, now 49 years old	as Himself
Nancy Pelosi She was 74, now 84 years old	as Herself
Henry Paulson He was 68, now 78 years old	as Himself
Bethany McLean She was 43, now 53 years old	as Herself
Mike Barnicle He was 70, now 80 years old	as Self
Eliot Spitzer He was 54, now 64 years old	as Himself
Maxine Waters She was 75, now 85 years old	as Herself

Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank Crew

Name	Department
Michael Chandler as Director. He was 28 (now 38) years old	Directing

Compared To What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank (9 years)

Release day: Sunday, April 27, 2014
Runtime: 87 minutes