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Cinema Expanded - The Films of Frederick Wiseman

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.

Frederick Wiseman: Public Housing

An absorbing study of daily life in one of Chicago’s poorest housing projects.
07 June 2026
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Frederick Wiseman X Docs Ireland: Hospital + discussion

Explore the human impact of healthcare in Frederick Wiseman's Hospital, showcasing the challenges and triumphs in an urban hospital setting.
21 June 2026
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Frederick Wiseman: Juvenile Court

Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman offers an unobtrusive examination of the goings-on of a children's court, Memphis Juvenile Court 616.
05 July 2026
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Frederick Wiseman: Central Park

A fascinating portrait of those involved in maintaining Manhattan’s green space.
26 July 2026
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Frederick Wiseman: Aspen

Frederick Wiseman peels away the layers of the former mining town that has become the skiing destination for the jet-set.
16 August 2026
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Frederick Wiseman: Belfast, Maine

One of Frederick Wiseman’s most immersive films captures life in the New England port.
30 August 2026
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Frederick Wiseman: At Berkeley

Frederick Wiseman’s film delves into the politics of educational life with this scintillating documentary.
13 September 2026
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Frederick Wiseman: In Jackson Heights

Frederick Wiseman’s portrait of the titular community is one of his warmest and most compassionate films.
27 September 2026
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