Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Documentary Filmmaker of Titicut Follies, Dies at Age 96

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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering American filmmaker who revolutionized documentary cinema with his observational style, has died at the age of 96.During a career spanning six decades, Frederick Wiseman directed 45 films including the controversial debut "Titicut Follies" and his final masterpiece "Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros".The honorary Academy Award winner is survived by his sons David Wiseman and Eric Wiseman following a life dedicated to chronicling complex social institutions.
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