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Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown

Is ex-Congressman Jim Traficant a fearless prophet targeted by a vengeful government or a mobbed-up political pariah that violated his people's trust?

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Ed O'Neill, Jon Stewart, Dan Rather, Bill Clinton, Phil Donahue

Writer: Eric Murphy, Salvatore Cardoni

Release Date:
November 1, 2015
Ratings:
9.2 / 10
Director:
Eric Murphy
Companies:
Steel Valley Films

Overview

"Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown" is a documentary examining the rise and fall of Ohio congressman Jim Traficant, a populist political figure whose confrontational style and local support contrasted with his eventual conviction on federal corruption charges.