The filmmaker, who won three Emmys and an honorary Oscar for his documentary work, was known for innate curiosity covering ...
His films explored American institutions, from a psychiatric hospital to a public housing project, and brought him international acclaim.
By Nick Zieminski Feb 16 (Reuters) - Run your finger over a map of any American city, and you'll come across many familiar ...
Frederick Wiseman has died. The documentary filmmaker best known for capturing people trapped in the grinding gears of corrupt institutions for more than half a century passed peacefully, his family ...
Frederick Wiseman, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker behind the controversial 1967 film "Titicut Follies" and "Hospital" ...
Frederick Wiseman became a globally celebrated documentary filmmaker by capturing the inner workings of a wide range of ...
His first documentary, “Titicut Follies” (1967), about Bridgewater State Hospital, earned him a contentious place in Massachusetts legal history.
Wiseman directed 45 films and some theatrical productions in France. His experiences of antisemitism greatly influenced his ...
Frederick Wiseman, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker behind the controversial 1967 film "Titicut Follies" and "Hospital" has died. He was 96.
A revival of the 1970 series ‘The Black Film’ recounts how the museum encouraged intercultural dialogue in the wake of ...