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Farewell to a Cinematic Archivist: Frederick Wiseman Dies at 96

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Farewell to a Cinematic Archivist: Frederick Wiseman Dies at 96
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker behind Titicut Follies and a vast catalog of institutional portraits, dies at 96. Over six decades he produced and directed 45 films under Zipporah Films, earning an honorary Oscar in 2016 and a Venice Golden Lion in 2014 for lifelong contributions.

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  1. Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 96  Variety
  2. Frederick Wiseman, prolific documentary film-maker, dies aged 96  The Guardian
  3. Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America's institutions, dies aged 96  The Times of Israel
  4. Frederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96  NPR
  5. Documentary master Frederick Wiseman, whose camera captured life in many sites and situations, dies at 96  The Boston Globe

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