High School
Synopsis
What really happens inside the walls of an American high school? Famed documentarian Frederick Wiseman answers that question in this peek inside Philadelphia's Northeast High School, where students constantly clash with teachers, and teachers wage their own battle against the administration. Delving into the everyday struggle teachers face to discipline their unruly charges, the audience is offered a glimpse into the highs and lows at an urban public school.
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Frederick Wiseman: High SchoolOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-22
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival dei Popoli
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Wiseman
- Original Title
- High School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Osti Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
Richard Leiterman
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Wiseman
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
Frederick Wiseman
Writer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High School
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What is High School about?
What really happens inside the walls of an American high school? Famed documentarian Frederick Wiseman answers that question in this peek inside Philadelphia's Northeast High School, where students constantly clash with teachers, and teachers wage their own battle against the administration. Delving into the everyday struggle teachers face to discipline their unruly charges, the audience is offered a glimpse into the highs and lows at an urban public school.
Who directed High School?
High School was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
Who stars in High School?
The principal cast of High School includes Not specified.
When was High School released and how long is it?
High School was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High School?
High School holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).