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Moynihan

Play trailer Poster for Moynihan 2018,  1h 42m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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A biographical portrait of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a seminal public intellectual and sociologist, policy specialist, ambassador and long-serving senator.

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Verne Gay Newsday Apr 8, 2024
3/4
Thoughtful portrait of a supremely thoughtful public figure. Go to Full Review
Leah Pickett Chicago Reader Mar 11, 2020
It is unfortunate, then, that codirectors Joseph Dorman and Toby Perl Freilich deliver a staid yet informative rundown of Moynihan's political maneuvers. Go to Full Review
Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times Oct 11, 2018
[A] crisp, engaging documentary... Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Nov 10, 2025
4/5
The film stands as both an engaging history lesson and a timely reminder of a statesman who valued ideas over ideology. Go to Full Review
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Apr 19, 2019
4/5
The life and accomplishments of a bold creative spirit in American politics. Go to Full Review
Tony Medley The Larchmont Chronicle Oct 12, 2018
A fascinating documentary that reveals Senator Moynihan to be quite different from what many thought him to be. Go to Full Review
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Abraham S Oct 25, 2018 An inspiring film . We once had skillful and thoughtful politicians like Daniel Patrick Moynihan. We can have them again if we try. Especially worthwhile for young people to see and study. See more
Poe W Oct 15, 2018 an absorbing study of a leading intellectual, a successful politician, and a real character to boot. A must see
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Joseph Dorman

Director

Toby Perl Freilich

Director

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator

Joseph Dorman

Writer

Joseph Dorman

Producer

Toby Perl Freilich

Producer

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Moynihan

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Movie Info

Synopsis A biographical portrait of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a seminal public intellectual and sociologist, policy specialist, ambassador and long-serving senator.
Director
Joseph Dorman, Toby Perl Freilich
Producer
Joseph Dorman, Toby Perl Freilich
Screenwriter
Joseph Dorman
Distributor
First Run Features
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.2K
Runtime
1h 42m
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