Welfare (film)

Welfare
Film poster
Directed byFrederick Wiseman
Release date
  • 1975 (1975)
Running time
167 min.

Welfare is a 1975 film directed by Frederick Wiseman.[1][2][3]

Summary

It examines the welfare system in the United States, from the viewpoint of both officials and claimants.[2][4][5]

Reception and legacy

Welfare is considered by film critics to be Wiseman's masterpiece.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Wigley, Sam (19 August 2021). "10 great films that don't have a Wikipedia page". British Film Institute.
  2. ^ a b c Malcolm, Derek (23 November 2000). "Frederick Wiseman: Welfare". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077.
  3. ^ Renaud. "Welfare, de Frederick Wiseman (1975)". Je m'attarde (in French).
  4. ^ Black Film Archive
  5. ^ Letterboxd