A Q&A with director Jason Reitman about his film The Front Runner, Moderated by Shaniqua McClendon, political director for Crooked Media. Perhaps the last presidential candidate to enter the race believing his personal "affairs" would not be scrutinized was Gary Hart in the 1980s, and the campaign trail has never been the same since. Jason Reitman directs Hugh Jackman in an engaging, timely portrait of a brilliant political mind undone by hubris and changing attitudes about privacy and public life. Cowritten by Matt Bai and Jay Carson (both of whom have spent careers inside the political realm), The Front Runner is authentic and frenetic, much like the Hart campaign of 1987. The conversation was part of MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.