Cast
Documentary; Boston city officials and residents
Credits
Cinematography: 
John Davey
Editing: 
Frederick Wiseman
Produced by: Karen Konicek Frederick Wiseman
Plot
A documentary about the government of Boston.
Sinekatalog’s take
Frederick Wiseman's documentary observes Boston's government at work, from the mayor's meetings to garbage collection, housing and a hearing on cannabis. Four and a half hours long, it is an absorbing, optimistic portrait of democracy in action.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (849 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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