Welfare(1975)
Welfare Synopsis
The nature and complexity of the welfare system is explored in sequences illustrating the staggering diversity of constituting problems: housing, unemployment, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, abandoned and abused children, and the elderly. These issues are presented in a context where workers as well as clients struggle to cope with and interpret the laws and regulations that govern their livelihood.
Welfare (1975) is a documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman, released on September 23, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Frederick Wiseman
- Producers:
- Frederick Wiseman
- Cinematographer:
- William Brayne
- Production:
- Zipporah Films
- Status:
- Released
Welfare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 41 ratings.
You may also like
National Gallery
2014
My Mom Jayne
2025
Inequality for All
2013
42 Up
1999
Above Majestic
2018
Love, Marilyn
2013
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
Deliver Us from Evil
2006
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022
Looking for Richard
1996
Halftime
2022
21 Up
1977
35 Up
1991
Heart of a Dog
2015
The Captains
2011
Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
2013
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022
S4: The Bob Lazar Story
2026
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
2018
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
2013
Movies similar to Welfare
Give Light: Stories from Indigenous Midwives
2022
Do You Believe in Magic: The Music of John Sebastian & The Lovin' Spoonful
2007
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
The Cosmic Hoax: An Exposé
2021
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
2020
Billions Around Us
1948
Figure It Out: on the Hayduke Trail
Movie
Mining for God
2015
Keep Up the Good Work
2013
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising's Image Of Women
2010
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
Money for Bread
1994
Sin descanso
2020
The second Punic war - Oversimplified (part 3)
2025
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
1975
Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil
1931
Queen of the Desert
2012
King Chess
2023
The Last Day's Work
1987
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch
2018
Welfare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Welfare online?
+
Welfare (1975) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
When was Welfare released?
+
Welfare was released on September 23, 1975 and runs for 2h 47m.
Is Welfare worth watching?
+
Welfare (1975) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.