Frederick Wiseman | |
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Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | January 1, 1930
Alma mater | Williams College (B.A., 1951) Yale Law School (LL.B., 1954) |
Occupation(s) | director, producer |
Years active | 1963-present |
Spouse |
Zipporah Batshaw
(m. 1955; died 2021) |
Children | 2 |
Frederick Wiseman (born January 1, 1930) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director. His work is primarily about exploring American institutions.[1] In 2017, The New York Times called him "one of the most important and original filmmakers working today".[2]