Public Housing
1997•3h 20m•7.5•Released
Documentary
Frederick Wiseman’s unflinching portrayal of life at the Ida B. Wells housing project in Chicago, a raw exposition of the daily conflicts between residents and the bureaucratic machinery to which they are continually subjected. With intimate detail and an abiding dedication to his subject, Wiseman unearths the hidden facets of institutions to find humanity and sites of unexpected beauty.
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Languages
English
Studio
Housing Films
Production
Company
Housing Films
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
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