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1997200 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

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Public Housing

1997200 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

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Ida B. Wells public housing development in Chicago illustrates the daily life, community interactions, and bureaucratic challenges of its residents.

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Frederick Wiseman

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Ida B. Wells public housing development in Chicago illustrates the daily life, community interactions, and bureaucratic challenges of its residents.

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Ida B. Wells public housing development in Chicago serves as the setting for Frederick Wiseman's 1997 film. Daily life unfolds among residents as they interact with each other and address the challenges posed by their environment. The film captures moments of conflict, community, and the bureaucratic systems that shape their lives. With a runtime of 200 minutes, it provides a detailed look at urban living within public housing.

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See daily life in Chicago's Ida B. Wells housing.
Meet residents without narration or interviews.
Find out about community interactions in public housing.

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Public Housing was released in 1997.
The film has a total duration of 200 minutes.
It is directed by Frederick Wiseman, known for his documentary style.
The film focuses on the Ida B. Wells public housing development in Chicago.

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Who directed the documentary Public Housing?

Public Housing was directed by Frederick Wiseman.

What is the setting of the documentary Public Housing?

The documentary is set in the Ida B. Wells public housing development in Chicago, Illinois.

What is the runtime of the documentary Public Housing?

Public Housing has a duration of 200 minutes.

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