Frederick Wiseman, Chronicler of American Life, Dies at 96
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, renowned for his observation-driven, narration-free portraits of American institutions, has died at 96. His long-form works—from Titicut Follies to High School, Hospital, Crazy Horse and Monrovia, Indiana—helped redefine the modern documentary and earned him an honorary Academy Award in 2016; his films were largely produced through Zipporah Films and sparked ongoing debates about representation and access.