Directors Guild of America President Paris Barclay today announced the 5 documentary feature films nominated for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary for 2016 DGA Award.
Weiner
NAME OF FILM: WEINER
DIRECTOR(S): Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg
GENRE: Documentary Film
SYNOPSIS: 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.
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