The documentary "Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem" explores the dramatic scandals surrounding Rob Ford, Toronto's former mayor, particularly his crack cocaine use in 2013. Through a 49-minute lens, it highlights his rise to prominence, characterized by a straight-talking, right-wing appeal that captured diverse public support. Despite numerous controversies, including prior substance-related arrests, it wasn't until media uncovered the crack video that the chaos intensified. The film investigates the motivations behind Ford's political ambitions, drawing parallels with figures like Donald Trump, and offers insight into the complex psyche of a controversial leader.
"Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem manages to squash the chaos of Ford's many scandals into an appropriately hectic 49 minutes of documentary."
"Ford won Toronto's mayoral race by a landslide in 2010... appealing, says one observer, to both bankers and bus drivers."
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