Frederick Wiseman death: Acclaimed documentary filmmaker dies aged 96
Highly respected Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker dies aged 96
- Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, known for his unflinching portrayal of American institutions, has died at the age of 96.
- His death on Monday was confirmed by his family and production company, Zipporah Films.
- Wiseman directed over 35 influential non-fiction films, including seminal works such as Titicut Follies and High School.
- He was recognised with an honorary Academy Award in 2016 for his distinctive style, which eschewed narration and traditional documentary techniques.
- His controversial 1967 film, 'Titicut Follies', faced a two-decade ban due to its raw depiction of a state hospital for the criminally insane.
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