The Garden

2005 3h 16m EN

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8.3

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★8.3TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary exploring the landscape of Madison Square Garden. Filmed in 1997 and prevented from public screening by the property's operators.

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

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 21 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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4 / 7

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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5 / 7

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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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0468588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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Only 3 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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1At 196 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 21 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: tt0468588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.