Client 9

Client 9: The Rise And Fall of Eliot Spitzer

Eliot Spitzer is a very complicated character. In some ways he is smart, dedicated and true to his ideals. At the same time he made some very foolish moves in becoming a client at a very expensive call girl agency. The girls call themselves ‘escorts.’ He ruined his career. Even with all of his nonsense he seems to have risen again by being a host on a program Spitzer and Parker on Channel 33. He is smart and knows what he is talking about.

This documentary is so well done. News clippings are shown often. Personal interviews enhance the portrayal. It is captivating and very informative.

Eliot Spitzer was a former attorney general for the State of New York and later became the governor. He was ruthless and dedicated. He attacked the big banks for their fraudulent practices. He was ruthless with some of the large financial corporations and also the Stock Exchange. He charged Merril Lynch with pumping up the stocks. He attacked the CEO of AIG. He wanted to change the system and didn’t appear to be afraid of anyone. Needless to say he made a lot of enemies along the way. When he was forced to resign there was cheering at many financial institutions. A lot of champagne was uncorked.

I learned so much about the total corruption within the State House. His nemesis was the republican Joe Bruno. At times they worked together to accomplish something and at other times they were at loggerheads with one another. At the end of the film we are informed that Bruno did spend some time in jail for his corruption.

The irony is that Spitzer often verbally attacked prostitution He pursued his causes relentlessly. Spitzer stated in the film,” It didn’t matter if it was large or small. I asked if it was right or wrong.”

Many thought his career was very promising and he might even go on to become the first Jewish President.

He tried to hide his actions of meeting call girls all over the country. Ultimately he was caught when a money order was traced. He did have so many enemies and they were looking for ways to bring him down.

Spitzer claims that it is not a new story. It goes back to Greek Mythology.

Nobody expected him to fall so hard and so fast. Newspapers all over had headlines and pictures depicting the big story of the day.

One interviewed man claimed that Spitzer was a hybrid acting like an angel and an animal.

Spitzer was asked why he went to call girls rather than having an affair. He stated that in a twisted way it was less damaging.

He was often called Mr. Right because he so valiantly fought to make things right when he saw fraud and wrong doings with the large corporations.

His father taught him to fight hard and not trust anyone. It is hard to say if that was of help to him or not.

It was sad to see his beautiful wife and three adorable daughters standing at his side. He appeared to have it all and lost everything.

I was fascinated to hear the call girls being interviewed. One beautiful lady has now gone on to become a commodities trader. The favorite young lady, Ashley Dupree has become an announcer on TV. It was easy to see what he saw in her.An excellent documentary!