A neglected toddler who fell out a window receives urgent care at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, where staff manage a range of critical cases.
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A neglected toddler who fell out a window receives urgent care at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, where staff manage a range of critical cases.
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Synopsis
Inside Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, doctors and nurses respond to a range of medical emergencies. The film captures the daily operations of the emergency ward and outpatient clinics, focusing on patients such as a man fearing cancer and a toddler who has fallen from a window. Staff members, including social workers and police officers, provide care amid the challenges of an overwhelmed public health system. The documentary concludes with a group of patients attending a Catholic mass, reflecting the hospital's diverse community.
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Why Watch
- See the real-life dynamics at Metropolitan Hospital in NYC.
- Meet a variety of patients from different backgrounds.
- Follow hospital staff as they navigate an overwhelmed system.
Did You Know
- Hospital won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in 1970.
- The film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1994.
- It was screened in the Cannes Classics section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
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What is the duration of the documentary Hospital?
Hospital has a duration of 84 minutes.
What awards did the documentary Hospital win?
Hospital won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in News Documentary Programming.
In what year was Hospital selected for preservation in the National Film Registry?
Hospital was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1994.
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