219: Frederick Wiseman at 95

Frederick Wiseman: An American Institution is the title of a career retrospective currently running at New York's Film at Lincoln Center through March 5. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Wiseman at age 95 about how he maintained his independence for over five decades. They discuss a range of topics including what's happening with his 2005 documentary "The Garden" that was never released.Hear our previous interview with Wiseman on episode 55. You can also find his films on Kanopy.Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices.On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1