State Legislature

2007 3h 37m EN

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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The day-to-day activities of the Idaho Legislature during an entire session: lobbyists, lawmakers and their constituents debate and discuss the concerns of the electorate, on issues that range from school violence, mad cow disease and video voyeurism to illegal immigration, secondhand smoke and the deregulation of telephone rates, a highlighting example of the achievements, values, constraints and limitations of the democratic process.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frederick Wiseman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 217 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frederick Wiseman, shot by John Davey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Frederick Wiseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1043871 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frederick Wiseman directs. John Davey behind the camera. Frederick Wiseman cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1At 217 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Frederick Wiseman, shot by John Davey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Frederick Wiseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt1043871 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.