Welfare

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

Email

bookings.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7957 8938 / 8935

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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