The question of what it means to be an American runs through Wiseman’s portrayal of one of the USA’s most diverse neighbourhoods. Inviting us into places where people congregate – immigrant, indigenous, gay, straight, religious, secular – the film affirms the possibility of community, whilst also showing the work needed to sustain this in the face of encroaching gentrification.

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.