In-depth look at the nature and complexity of the welfare system in the United States. Acclaimed documentarian Frederick Wiseman examines a wide diversity of welfare-related situations. Areas covered include unemployment, housing, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, concerns of the elderly, child abuse, and abandoned children. Both welfare workers and clients are seen struggling to interpret the laws, rules and regulations that govern their work and lives.
Keywords
- Escape to the 70's
- Fien Troch’s favourite films
- Focus: U.S. elections
- Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s favourite films
- Panorama: Frederick Wiseman
- politics
Director
- Frederick Wiseman
Documentary
2h 47min
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In-depth look at the nature and complexity of the welfare system in the United States. Acclaimed documentarian Frederick Wiseman examines a wide diversity of welfare-related situations. Areas covered include unemployment, housing, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, concerns of the elderly, child abuse, and abandoned children. Both welfare workers and clients are seen struggling to interpret the laws, rules and regulations that govern their work and lives.
In-depth look at the nature and complexity of the welfare system in the United States. Acclaimed documentarian Frederick Wiseman examines a wide diversity of welfare-related situations. Areas covered include unemployment, housing, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, concerns of the elderly, child abuse, and abandoned children. Both welfare workers and clients are seen struggling to interpret the laws, rules and regulations that govern their work and lives.
Cast & Crew
Director
Frederick Wiseman