The Dryden will screen Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank (Sheila Canavan, Michael Chandler, U.S. 2014, 87 min., English) as part of the Rochester International Jewish Film Festival, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Sheila Canavan and Michael Chandler, and moderated by Scott Fearing.

This fresh political portrait provides unparalleled access to one of Congress's first openly gay Representatives, as well as one of the most captivating public figures in recent history. Born Jewish, and a longtime supporter of Israel, Frank is refreshingly honest, and a beacon of statesmanship who inspires politicians and citizens alike. He remained in Congress over 40 years, shaping the debate around progressive values and enriching not only his own life, but the lives of those for whom he fought.

[source: George Eastman Museum website, 2016-Jul-11]