Public Housing(1997)
Public Housing Synopsis
Public Housing is Wiseman’s unflinching portrayal of life at the Ida B. Wells housing project in Chicago, a raw exposition of the daily conflicts between residents and the bureaucratic machinery to which they are continually subjected. With intimate detail and an abiding dedication to his subject, Wiseman unearths the hidden facets of institutions to find humanity and sites of unexpected beauty.
Public Housing (1997) is a documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman, released on June 2, 1997 with a runtime of 3h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Frederick Wiseman
- Producers:
- Frederick Wiseman
- Cinematographer:
- John Davey
- Production:
- Housing Films
- Status:
- Released
Public Housing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Public Housing – Frequently Asked Questions
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Public Housing was released on June 2, 1997 and runs for 3h 20m.
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Public Housing (1997) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.