Frederick Wiseman, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker whose unflinching, unadorned lens captured a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, has died at the age of 96. The director of seminal works such as Titicut Follies passed away on Monday, leaving behind a legacy that redefined the art of non-fiction cinema.
His death was confirmed in a joint statement issued by his family and his production company, Zipporah Films. Further details were not immediately disclosed. The statement read: "He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless filmmakers and audiences around the world whose lives and perspectives were shaped by his unique vision."
