Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, just released DVD, is a documentary about the former governor of New York. The film first focuses on Spitzer's work as the Attorney General and his battle against the corruption of Wall Street and insurance companies. The documentary then moves to his term as governor and then the difficulties Spitzer had with working with the state legislators. Interwoven with the events of Spitzer's public life is the uncovering the facts of his private life as Client 9, the man who hires very high priced escorts. Spitzer is interviewed and spends considerable time on camera and speaks about his rise and his downfall. There are many other power brokers, mostly enemies, who are interviewed that help give a rounded picture of this complex man. The message of this film is the men in the white hats often have dark sides and men in the black hats cheer when the good guys are found to be human with quirks and flaws.
I recommend this documentary for political junkies, you know who you are. Also after the movie, play the the special features, there are interesting deleted scenes.
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