Frederick Wiseman, born on January 1, 1930, is an American documentary filmmaker known for his in-depth exploration of public institutions and social issues through his distinctive narrative style.
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“Whether you're a newspaper journalist, a lawyer, a doctor. You have to organize your thoughts.”
“Documentary filmmaking ruins you for real life, because you learn to be extremely attentive.”
“Making movies is an effort is an attempt to leave a trace of your existence.”
“Even if I know I'm going to go to a church, I don't know what the minister's going to say.”
“If I worked in my apartment, I'd never leave my apartment.”
“Anybody whose mind is functioning at all can't be content with the way the world works.”
“My goal is to make as many films as possible about different aspects of American life.”