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Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem': Netflix releasing new Rob Ford documentary soon — Here's when you can watch it
A controversial Canadian political figure is about to get the Netflix treatment in a new documentary. 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' directed by Shianne Brown, will showcase the publicly scrutinized Rob Ford and his series of scandals that unfolded during his term as mayor of Toronto, and is set to hit the popular streaming platform on June 17. So, I'm in a new @netflix documentary about Rob Ford- coming out on June 17th. Lots to learn from that tumultuous experience during this time of Trump. 'Mayor of Mayhem' will be the second installation of an anthology series entitled 'Trainwreck' that explores controversial events that made headlines over the past decade. A Netflix synopsis on the upcoming documentary reads, 'In the 2010 Toronto mayoral election, firebrand city councillor Rob Ford unexpectedly throws his hat into the ring. Widely dismissed as a joke by other politicians and the media, he defies critics with a shocking victory. But his administration soon becomes a slow-motion disaster, as an avalanche of scandals and allegations of hard drug use lead to an international media frenzy.' According to the Netflix app, the running time for this documentary is 49 minutes. Also included in the 'Trainwreck' anthology are stories titled 'The Astroworld Tragedy,' 'The Cult of American Apparel,' 'The Real Project X,' and 'Poop Cruise,' among others. Rob Ford, who served a term in the limelight as mayor of Toronto between 2010 and 2014, repeatedly made headlines worldwide for controversial decisions stemming around drugs, alcohol consumption and domestic disputes. While he rose to popularity during his term due to his infectious charisma, Ford also faced public condemnation for the questionable decisions he made in office and in his personal life. Careless mistakes and irresponsible public behaviour were exposed in the media throughout his time as mayor, however, he attempted to run for a second term in 2014. In September 2014, Ford developed severe abdominal pains and was admitted to Humber River Regional Hospital in North York, where a biopsy would reveal a tumour. Ultimately, he pulled out of the mayoral race due to his illness. After a two-year battle with cancer, the former mayor passed away at the age of 46 on March 22, 2016. A trailer for 'Mayor of Mayhem' has yet to be released, but Netflix users can expect the highly anticipated episode to hit the streaming platform on Tuesday, June 17.
Toronto Sun
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Rob Ford story coming to Netflix as part of 'Trainwreck' series
The episode titled Mayor of Mayhem is set to become available June 17 Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Photo by Joe Warmington / Toronto Sun Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Rob Ford's wild ride as mayor of Toronto is heading to the small screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Netflix has released details of its forthcoming documentary series called Trainwreck , which is slated to begin airing next month and will delve into what the streaming service says are some of the most scandalizing events that have gripped the public. The anthology's first installment was released back in 2022. It explored the infamous and disastrous Woodstock '99 festival. The series will explore eight more moments in recent history, including everything from the devastating Astroworld tragedy to the cult of American Apparel. The Rob Ford episode, produced by Ben Rumney, is titled Mayor of Mayhem . It is set to become available June 17. 'In the 2010 Toronto mayoral election, firebrand city councillor Rob Ford unexpectedly throws his hat into the ring,' Netflix says in its Trainwreck promo. 'Widely dismissed as a joke by other politicians and the media, he defies critics with a shocking victory. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'But his administration soon becomes a slow-motion disaster, as an avalanche of scandals and allegations of hard drug use lead to an international media frenzy. During his four-year stint as mayor of Toronto, Ford dominated headlines, which included a video of him smoking crack cocaine. The video surfaced in 2013 and the mayor later admitted to smoking crack. He was set to run for mayor again in 2014 but withdrew his candidacy after learning he had a cancerous tumour in his abdomen. The husband and father of two died on March 22, 2016 at age 46. Read More The Mayor of Mayhem episode is directed by Shianne Brown. It's not the first time the former mayor has received the Hollywood treatment. In 2019, a movie titled Run This Town tackled a fictional take on the political scandal from the perspective of city hall staffers and journalists. Rob Ford is the younger brother of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. RECOMMENDED VIDEO NBA Canada Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists
