Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown

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?

9.2
2015
1h 28m
Documentary

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.

Director

Eric Murphy

Top Cast

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Self

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Self (archive footage)

Dan Rather

Dan Rather

Self (archive footage)

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Phil Donahue

Phil Donahue

Self

Connie Chung

Connie Chung

Self (archive footage)

Ray Mancini

Ray Mancini

Sean Hannity

Sean Hannity

Self (archive footage)

Morley Safer

Morley Safer

Self (archive footage)

Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel

Self (archive footage)

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