2016 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Eric Murphy
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown
Synopsis
In post-industrial Crimetown, USA, mob-busting sheriff turned Congressman Jim Traficant was a bombastic champion of the forgotten who mocked DC and the media until corruption sent him to prison. Pariah or prophet? What does he reveal about politics today?
Details
GenreDocumentary
Release Date2016-09-06
Runtime89 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesUS
Production CompanySteel Valley Films
IMDb
7.1(33 votes)
TMDbTMDb Page
Keywords
Biography, Dark Comedy, History, Politics
Ratings
US-TV: TV-14
Advisory
Violence
Festivals
- Cleveland International Film Festival
- Austin Film Festival
Awards
- PBS Jury Nomination, Austin Film Festival
Cast
Ed O'Neillas Interview
Tim Ryanas Congressman
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancinias Boxer
Crew
Eric Murphydirector, producer, writer
Jeff Alberiniproducer
Sal Cardoniwriter
Links
https://www.wkbn.com/news/valley-filmmaker-premieres-jim-traficant-documentary/
wkbn.com
YSU grad screens "Traficant" documentary on campus | YSU
ysu.edu
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2015/03/traficant_the_congressman_of_c.html
cleveland.com
Video: Fabulous Jim Traficant Documentary Now Available on Vimeo
clevescene.com
Actor, Ohio native Ed O'Neill aids Traficant movie
14news.com
Ed O'Neill raises funds for documentary on late Ohio Rep. James Traficant - CBS News
cbsnews.com
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/politics/if-trump-wins-ohio-he-should-thank-jim-traficant-who-wrote-the-roadmap/95-342295997
wkyc.com
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