A film about ordinary experience in a beautiful old New England port city. It is a portrait of daily life with particular emphasis on the work and the cultural life of the community. Among the activities shown in the film are the work of lobstermen, tug-boat operators, factory workers, shop owners, city counselors, doctors, judges, policemen, teachers, social workers, nurses and ministers. Cultural activities include choir rehearsal, dance class, music lessons and theatre production.
Directed by Frederick Wiseman
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IMDB
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Letterboxd
4.3 / 5
Crew
Frederick Wiseman
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
John Davey
Director of Photography
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
marilagskie
7.1★ · 06/06/25
Why did I choose this 4-hour Wiseman documentary to watch on my birthday? Because I miss the 90s. I get more nostalgic the older I get. Hahahahaha
Why did I choose this 4-hour Wiseman documentary to watch on my birthday? Because I miss the 90s. I get more nostalgic the older I get. Hahahahaha