Frederick Wiseman Dies at 96 Following Prolific Career in Documentary Filmmaking

Legendary American filmmaker Frederick Wiseman has died at the age of 96 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, following a career that spanned more than 50 years and 50 documentary films.Frederick Wiseman was renowned for his observational style in landmarks like "Titicut Follies" and "High School", which examined the intricate social fabric of US institutions without narration or interviews.The director, who received an honorary Academy Award in 2016, remained active into his final years with appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and acting roles in 2025 releases.