State Legislature

Shot by legendary documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, State Legislature follows the 2004 session of the state's basic democratic institution.

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Premiere Date
June 13, 2007
Length
210 minutes
Funding Initiative
Series and Special Projects
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    2007 New York Magazine-Best of 2007 Award
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    Producer/Director

    Frederick Wiseman

    Frederick Wiseman is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director. In 2017, The New York Times called him "one of the most important and original filmmakers working today." His films include Titicut Follies, In Jackson Heights, Ex Libris, City Hall, Monrovia, Indiana, At Berkeley, and Menus-Plaisirs—Les Troisgros.

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    The Film

    A state legislature is one of the basic democratic institutions. The film, by documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, shows the day-to-day operations of the Idaho legislature, i.e. committee meetings, expert testimony, lobbyists, and public interest groups, debates on the floor of the Senate and House, leadership meetings, and the general activities of the legislature.

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