Wiseman’s enduring interest in democracy and education, and his skill in creating a strong sense of place, coalesce as we join students and staff on the University of California’s prestigious founding campus.

Moving fluidly through classes, budget meetings, student protests and more, the insightful rendering of the minutiae of university life raises larger questions about public education’s value and future.

With a groundbreaking career spanning seven decades, Frederick Wiseman is one of the great American storytellers. Cinema Expanded - The Films of Frederick Wiseman is a comprehensive season of the documentarian’s work, taking place throughout 2026.