A tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
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Documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who revolutionized the genre, died in February at age 96.
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Documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman died in February at age 96, ending a career that revolutionized the documentary form. Wiseman was known for groundbreaking films including "Titicut Follies," "High School," and "Hospital" that captured institutional life with unprecedented intimacy. His work employed unusual production methods designed to document real life with the emotional depth of fiction films. In his final interview with CBS's "Sunday Morning" last year, Wiseman discussed these distinctive filmmaking techniques with correspondent David Pogue. The interview, recorded before his death, serves as one of his last public reflections on his documentary approach.
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