Frederick Wiseman
American documentary filmmaker (1930-2026)
Frederick Wiseman was an American filmmaker, documentarian, theater director, editor, and actor. His work primarily explored American institutions. His most notable documentaries include Titicut Follies (1967), Hospital (1970), Welfare (1975), and In Jackson Heights (2015). His films were noted for their dramatic structure despite appearing to eschew narrative devices and for tackling social and economic issues in the United States.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 10 films (1963–2007) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 73 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The cool world. | Wiseman Film Productions | 3914 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1969 | Law and order | Zipporah | 81 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1969 | LAW AND ORDER | Frederick Wiseman | 81 min | B&W | ||
| 1974 | Primate. | 54 Lewis Wharf | 3972 | 16mm | sound | |
| 1975 | Welfare. | Welfare Films Inc | 2325 | 16mm | sound | |
| 1988 | Missile. | Frederick Wiseman | 4250 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1994 | High school II. | Zipporah Films | 8145 | 16mm | sound | |
| 1997 | Public housing. | Frederick Wiseman | 73 | 16mm | sound | |
| 1999 | Belfast, Maine. | Frederick Wiseman | 9199 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 2007 | State legislature. | Zipporah Films | 8033 | 16mm | sound |