The Big House
Synopsis
Ann Arbor, Michigan is the prototypical college town—a small city with a massive research university, a tradition of political radicalism and Michigan Stadium, the largest in the United States and the home of University of Michigan football. With a capacity of 107, 601 the entire population of Ann Arbor fits in the stadium, which fans affectionately call “The Big House.” Michigan football goes back to 1879, and is known for its distinctive winged helmet and its fight song “The Victors.” But this direct cinema documentary eschews gridiron grandeur to look closely at all the labor—from the cooks to the cops to the cleaners—that goes into hosting 100,000 people. Shot against the backdrop of the 2016 election and the rise of Donald Trump, it presents a microcosm of America by showing everything but the game.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Critic's Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terri Sarris, Kazuhiro Soda, Markus Nornes
- Original Title
- The Big House
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terri Sarris, Kazuhiro Soda, Markus Nornes
Department Leadership Roster
Terri Sarris
Director
Kazuhiro Soda
Director
Markus Nornes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big House.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big House
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What is The Big House about?
Ann Arbor, Michigan is the prototypical college town—a small city with a massive research university, a tradition of political radicalism and Michigan Stadium, the largest in the United States and the home of University of Michigan football. With a capacity of 107, 601 the entire population of Ann Arbor fits in the stadium, which fans affectionately call “The Big House.” Michigan football goes back to 1879, and is known for its distinctive winged helmet and its fight song “The Victors.” But this direct cinema documentary eschews gridiron grandeur to look closely at all the labor—from the cooks to the cops to the cleaners—that goes into hosting 100,000 people. Shot against the backdrop of the 2016 election and the rise of Donald Trump, it presents a microcosm of America by showing everything but the game.
Who directed The Big House?
The Big House was directed by Terri Sarris, Kazuhiro Soda, Markus Nornes.
Who stars in The Big House?
The principal cast of The Big House includes Not specified.
When was The Big House released and how long is it?
The Big House was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.