Treat Williams talks about his new film “The Congressman,” written and directed by former U.S. Congressman Robert Mrazek. Williams stars as Maine Congressman Charlie Winship, who faces an onslaught of media backlash and criticism after he publicly refuses to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Opens in theaters Friday, April 29th at Cinema 1,2,3 on Third Avenue & 60th Street.

THE CONGRESSMAN Trailer from The Congressman on Vimeo.

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What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?

Son of Saul

What are you listening to right now?

Sinatra, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Mozart, Prince, Talking Heads

What’s the last great book you read?

The Fatal Shore

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Twitter @rtreatwilliams, Gardening, Flying Planes

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Cornbeef on Rye, w/mustard + Coleslaw from Barney Green Grass