Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman (January 1, 1930 – February 16, 2026) was an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theatrical director.

In 2016, he was a recipient of an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Wiseman died at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 16, 2026, at the age of 96.

References

Other websites

Frederick Wiseman Bibliography (via UC Berkeley) 
Zipporah Films Official distributor of Wiseman's work
Frederick Wiseman on Reality and film  – Statement at La clé des langues
A Discussion with Frederick Wiseman and Robert Kramer – Documentary Box
Interview with Frederick Wiseman for Slant Magazine by Budd Wilkins
Interview with Wiseman at Not Coming to a Theater Near You
Frederick Wiseman receives an Honorary Oscar Award at the 2016 Governors Awards

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