Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Shianne Brown. It premiered on Netflix on June 10, 2025, as part of the Trainwreck series.

Synopsis

The film chronicles the rise and fall of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, whose populist appeal collided with scandal after a viral video showed his erratic behavior in office while using drugs. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary explores how Ford's chaotic tenure turned into an international media spectacle.

Production

Shianne Brown asked Rob's brother, Doug Ford, to participate in the film, but he declined.

Reception

Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian gave the film three out of five stars and wrote that it's "jaw-dropping, and provocative, and a reminder of how certain parts of the western world got to where we are."