CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 4h 8m

Belfast, Maine

70%(17)IMDbDocumentary

A film about ordinary experience in a beautiful old New England port city. A portrait of daily life with particular emphasis on the work and the cultural life of the community, among the activities shown 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 byFrederick Wiseman

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Status
Released
Runtime
4h 8m
Language
EN
Released
June 1, 1999
Studios
Zipporah FilmsBelfast Inc.

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Directed by
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
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Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman

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