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- 2002
- Zipporah Films
- 3 h 16 m
- 2002
- Zipporah Films
- 3 h 16 m
Summary This documentary by Frederick Wiseman profiles residents of a Tampa shelter for battered women.
Directed By: Frederick Wiseman
- 2002
- Zipporah Films
- 3 h 16 m
- 2002
- Zipporah Films
- 3 h 16 m
Domestic Violence
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Summary This documentary by Frederick Wiseman profiles residents of a Tampa shelter for battered women.
Directed By: Frederick Wiseman
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Universal Acclaim
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
85
100% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Results are illuminating, harrowing, and riveting.
Devastating.
If I didn't believe that the experience of watching Domestic Violence would change the world for the better, I wouldn't believe in the power of movies. And I wouldn't do what I do.
Wiseman reveals the victims of domestic abuse in all of their pity and terror.
While maintaining the appearance of clinical objectivity, this sad, occasionally horrifying but often inspiring film is among Wiseman's warmest.
In an era when documentaries are looking more and more glossy, it's almost refreshing to see the austere approach taken by veteran Frederick Wiseman.
A bit too long. Conceptually, it's sensible to keep the camera running while these women bare their souls, but in practical terms, the gist of some of their stories would have sufficed. Nevertheless, Wiseman has scored another considerable achievement in the documentary form.
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Production Company
Domestic Violence Film Inc.,
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),
Thirteen / WNET
Release Date Jan 30, 2002
Duration 3 h 16 m
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Awards
Chicago International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
