Frederick Wiseman, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, dies at 96
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Frederick Wiseman, an influential documentary filmmaker known for his films about American institutions, has died at age 96. He was known for his unique style and received an honorary Academy Award in 2016.Key Facts
- Frederick Wiseman was a documentary filmmaker who died at age 96.
- He directed "Titicut Follies" and more than 35 other documentaries.
- Wiseman's films often explored American institutions and human behavior.
- His work included documentaries about schools, hospitals, and public housing.
- Wiseman received an honorary Academy Award in 2016.
- He started making full-length films in his mid-30s.
- "Titicut Follies" involved legal issues due to its content about a state hospital.
- Wiseman did not use narration or title cards in his films.
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