Titicut Follies
“Don't turn your back on this film... if you value your mind or your life.”
Synopsis
Employing methods of direct cinema–observation, limited stylization, and non-intervention–this stark look into the State Prison for the Criminally Insane in Bridgewater, Massachusetts shows its denizens, who were often kept in barren cells and infrequently bathed, forced to strip naked publicly, force feeding, and the indifference and bullying by many of the hospital's staff.
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Frederick Wiseman: TITICUT FOLLIESOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2016-04-25
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Wiseman
- Original Title
- Titicut Follies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Zipporah Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
John Marshall
Frederick Wiseman, Alyne Model
Frederick Wiseman
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Wiseman
Director
John Marshall
Director of Photography
Frederick Wiseman
Writer
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
Alyne Model
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Titicut Follies about?
Employing methods of direct cinema–observation, limited stylization, and non-intervention–this stark look into the State Prison for the Criminally Insane in Bridgewater, Massachusetts shows its denizens, who were often kept in barren cells and infrequently bathed, forced to strip naked publicly, force feeding, and the indifference and bullying by many of the hospital's staff.
Who directed Titicut Follies?
Titicut Follies was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
Who stars in Titicut Follies?
The principal cast of Titicut Follies includes Not specified.
When was Titicut Follies released and how long is it?
Titicut Follies was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Titicut Follies?
Titicut Follies holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).