Frederick Wiseman filmed 160 hours of footage over 12 weeks to create a 3 ½ hour documentary about the Idaho Legislature.
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Frederick Wiseman filmed 160 hours of footage over 12 weeks to create a 3 ½ hour documentary about the Idaho Legislature.
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Synopsis
Inside the Idaho Legislature, lawmakers engage in discussions on various issues during a 12-week session. Directed by Frederick Wiseman, the film captures debates on topics such as violence in schools, mad cow disease, and illegal immigration. Filmed over 160 hours, it presents the interactions between legislators, lobbyists, and constituents. First broadcast on PBS in June 2007, the documentary offers a detailed look at how elected officials address the concerns of their constituents in the legislative process.
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Why Watch
- See Idaho lawmakers in action during a full session
- Find out how laws are debated and passed
- Meet John Davey, a key figure in the film
Did You Know
- Frederick Wiseman filmed 160 hours of footage for this documentary.
- The film was edited down to a total duration of 217 minutes.
- State Legislature was first broadcast on PBS in June 2007.
- The documentary covers a full 12-week session of the Idaho Legislature.
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Who directed the documentary State Legislature?
State Legislature was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
How long is the documentary State Legislature?
The documentary has a duration of 217 minutes.
When was State Legislature first broadcast on PBS?
State Legislature was first broadcast on PBS in June 2007.
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