A pivotal film, the director’s thirtieth documentary is both an absorbing study of a community in transition and a summation of Wiseman’s previous work. This poetic evocation of labour and leisure in the beautiful old New England port city features a rich cast of characters.

A generous running time allows for full immersion, while pacey editing keeps us deeply engaged.

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.