WASHINGTON -- About 10 minutes into "Weiner," a new documentary chronicling Anthony Weiners failed 2013 New York City mayoral bid, a familiar face appears within a chorus of voices chastising the former New York congressman for the sexting scandal that precipitated his downfall.
"We dont want perverts elected in New York City!" Donald Trump, seated on a plane, says of Weiner. "No perverts!"
Trumps video is part of a montage of critical newspaper clippings, late-night television monologues and cable news footage that sets the scene for Weiners uphill climb.
In the tradition of fly-on-the-wall political documentaries like "Primary" and "The War Room," the film, which won Best Documentary at this years Sundance Film Festival and hits theaters later this month, traces Weiners attempted political comeback by intimately following his campaign.
But while watching it, its hard not to think of the then-New York real estate mogul, now-presumptive GOP presidential nominee. As Weiner himself noted on HuffPosts "Candidate Confessional" podcast in March, there are parallels between their two candidacies.
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In the film, Weiners loyal supporters -- like Trumps -- adore him for his brash, defiant style and are undeterred by skeptics. One supporter approaches Weiner on the street and tells him not to worry about everyone else who is counting him out of the race.
Bullshit everyone else! she yells.
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