The Congressman

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The Congressman
The Congressman poster.jpg
Directed byJared Martin
Robert Mrazek
Written byRobert Mrazek
Produced byJohanna Giebelhaus
Fred Roos
Starring Treat Williams
Elizabeth Marvel
Ryan Merriman
CinematographyJoe Arcidiacono
Edited byJohanna Giebelhaus
Music by David Carbonara
Distributed byShadow Distribution
Release dates
  • April 9, 2016 (2016-04-09)(Sarasota)
  • April 29, 2016 (2016-04-29)(United States)
[1]
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$71,451 [2]

The Congressman is a 2016 American political drama film directed by Robert Mrazek and Jared Martin. [3]

Contents

Maine Congressman Charlie Winship has had a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. As his life spirals out of control, Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island in the Atlantic whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war over their fishing grounds.

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References

  1. Lewis, Hilary (2016-03-17). "'The Congressman' Trailer: Treat Williams' Frustrated Lawmaker Escapes to Great Outdoors". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
  2. "The Congressman". Boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
  3. Johnson, Ted (2016-04-28). "Ex-Lawmaker Makes Directorial Debut With 'The Congressman'". Variety.com. Retrieved 2016-07-24.