Frederick Wiseman brought a uniquely empowering scale to his immersive documents of ordinary life
Frederick Wiseman's films are immersive, institution-focused, feature-length documentaries that eschew narration and present panoramic, architectural depictions of ordinary institutional life.
Frederick Wiseman Dies at 96: The Documentary Legend Was One of Cinema's Greatest Masters
Frederick Wiseman documented American institutions for over fifty years, creating a prolific, anthropological filmography acclaimed for complex, razor-sharp portrayals.