Learning on ScreenWelfare
- Synopsis
- Examination of a New York welfare centre, showing how people confronted by tangible problems are trapped in a demoralising system of poverty, dependence and indignity. The film was made during the chaotic transition in New York from public welfare to supplemented security income.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 40 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1975
- Availability
- Hire
- Uses
- 2nd-year courses on US Government and society.*
- Subjects
- Social welfare
- Keywords
- United States of America; welfare services
Credits
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Producer
- Frederick Wiseman
- Writer
- Frederick Wiseman
- Contributor
- Frederick Wiseman; Oliver Kool; William Brayne
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
USA
- Name
USA
Distributor
- Name
BFI Film Bookings Unit
- bookings.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/help-faq/film-bookings External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8938 / 8935
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
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