Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman

95 · Born: Jan 1, 1930

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 1, 1930 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
  • Jacob Leo Wiseman
  • Gertrude Leah Wiseman

Biography

Born in the year 1930, Wiseman is a resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a distinguished member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, whose remarkable journey into the world of filmmaking began in 1967, following a long and illustrious career as an instructor and/or researcher at esteemed institutions such as Boston University, Brandeis University, and Harvard.

Prior to his foray into filmmaking, Wiseman's academic pursuits had already taken him down a path of intellectual curiosity and exploration, with his research and teaching endeavors serving as a foundation for his future endeavors.

In 1970, Wiseman took the bold step of founding Zipporah Films, Inc., an independent production company that has since become synonymous with the distribution of his thought-provoking and insightful documentaries.

Throughout his career, Wiseman has not only honed his craft as a filmmaker but has also demonstrated a deep commitment to the written word, authoring numerous articles and books on law enforcement issues, and sharing his expertise through lectures and public speaking engagements.

Career

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2025
Eephus
Eephus as Branch Moreland (voice)
{"id":219871,"title":"The Summer House","year":"2018","character":"CNC Commission member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-summer-house-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219871.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219871.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
The Summer House
The Summer House as CNC Commission member
{"id":39490,"title":"Un voyageur","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/un-voyageur","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39490.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":85766,"title":"To Render a Life","year":"1992","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/to-render-a-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85766.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85766.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":177699,"title":"City Hall","year":"2020","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/city-hall-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_177699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_177699.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
City Hall
City Hall as Director
{"id":134720,"title":"Monrovia, Indiana","year":"2018","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monrovia-indiana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_134720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_134720.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":118742,"title":"Ex Libris","year":"2017","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ex-libris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_118742.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_118742.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Ex Libris
Ex Libris as Director
{"id":76766,"title":"In Jackson Heights","year":"2015","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-jackson-heights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/mhmifdn01u00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/mhmifdn01u00.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":29373,"title":"National Gallery","year":"2014","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/national-gallery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29373.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
National Gallery
National Gallery as Director, Writer
{"id":10677,"title":"At Berkeley","year":"2013","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/at-berkeley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6bn8bkvq1fr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6bn8bkvq1fr0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
At Berkeley
At Berkeley as Director
{"id":19563,"title":"Crazy Horse","year":"2011","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crazy-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5bjcsglhql90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5bjcsglhql90.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse as Director
{"id":9484,"title":"Boxing Gym","year":"2010","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boxing-gym","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6p9n5g3l3gl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6p9n5g3l3gl0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Boxing Gym
Boxing Gym as Director
{"id":220108,"title":"La danse","year":"2009","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-danse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220108.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
La danse
La danse as Director, Writer
{"id":149928,"title":"State Legislature","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/state-legislature","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149928.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149928.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":92605,"title":"Domestic Violence 2","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/domestic-violence-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_92605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_92605.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":79289,"title":"Domestic Violence","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/domestic-violence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79289.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":155585,"title":"Belfast, Maine","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/belfast-maine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155585.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Belfast, Maine
Belfast, Maine as Director
{"id":79562,"title":"Public Housing","year":"1997","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/public-housing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79562.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79562.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Public Housing
Public Housing as Director
{"id":157665,"title":"Ballet","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ballet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157665.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157665.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Ballet
Ballet as Director
{"id":158180,"title":"High School II","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-school-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158180.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
High School II
High School II as Director
{"id":158515,"title":"Zoo","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zoo-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158515.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Zoo
Zoo as Director
{"id":159512,"title":"Aspen","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aspen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159512.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Aspen
Aspen as Director
{"id":160134,"title":"Near Death","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/near-death-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160134.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160134.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Near Death
Near Death as Director
{"id":159759,"title":"Central Park","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/central-park-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159759.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159759.jpg"},"released":1}
Central Park
Central Park as Director
{"id":160586,"title":"Missile","year":"1988","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/missile","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160586.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Missile
Missile as Director
{"id":161484,"title":"Deaf","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deaf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161484.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Deaf
Deaf as Director
{"id":160981,"title":"Blind","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blind-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160981.jpg"},"released":1}
Blind
Blind as Director
{"id":161414,"title":"Adjustment & Work","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adjustment-work-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161414.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":161526,"title":"Multi-Handicapped","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/multi-handicapped","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161526.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161526.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":161672,"title":"Racetrack","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/racetrack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161672.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Racetrack
Racetrack as Director
{"id":63050,"title":"The Store","year":"1983","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-store","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63050.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63050.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The Store
The Store as Director
{"id":162836,"title":"Seraphita's Diary","year":"1982","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seraphitas-diary-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162836.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162836.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":162874,"title":"Model","year":"1981","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/model","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162874.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Model
Model as Director
{"id":81039,"title":"Manoeuvre","year":"1979","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manoeuvre","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81039.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Manoeuvre
Manoeuvre as Director
{"id":163657,"title":"Sinai Field Mission","year":"1978","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sinai-field-mission","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163657.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163657.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":86039,"title":"Canal Zone","year":"1977","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/canal-zone-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86039.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Canal Zone
Canal Zone as Director, Writer
{"id":86116,"title":"Meat","year":"1976","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86116.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Meat
Meat as Director
{"id":64542,"title":"Welfare","year":"1975","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/welfare","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64542.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64542.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Welfare
Welfare as Director
{"id":86359,"title":"Primate","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/primate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86359.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Primate
Primate as Director
{"id":86511,"title":"Juvenile Court","year":"1973","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/juvenile-court-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86511.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Juvenile Court
Juvenile Court as Director
{"id":165229,"title":"Essene","year":"1972","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/essene","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165229.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165229.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Essene
Essene as Director, Writer
{"id":165391,"title":"Basic Training","year":"1971","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/basic-training-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165391.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165391.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Basic Training
Basic Training as Director, Writer
{"id":65103,"title":"Hospital","year":"1970","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hospital","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65103.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65103.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Hospital
Hospital as Director
{"id":87303,"title":"Law and Order","year":"1969","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/law-and-order-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87303.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87303.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Law and Order
Law and Order as Director, Writer
{"id":65208,"title":"High School","year":"1968","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-school-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65208.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
High School
High School as Director, Writer
{"id":65319,"title":"Titicut Follies","year":"1967","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/titicut-follies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65319.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65319.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Titicut Follies
Titicut Follies as Director, Writer