Belfast, Maine
1999•4h 8m•7.0•Released
Documentary
A film about ordinary experience in a beautiful old New England port city. It is a portrait of daily life with particular emphasis on the work and the cultural life of the community. Among the activities shown in the film are the work of lobstermen, tug-boat operators, factory workers, shop owners, city counselors, doctors, judges, policemen, teachers, social workers, nurses and ministers. Cultural activities include choir rehearsal, dance class, music lessons and theatre production.
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Languages
English
Studio
Zipporah Films
Production
Company
Zipporah Films
Company
Belfast Inc.
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
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