SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
“It’s only when you stand back that you see a massive mural taking shape — a mural that tells the story of a town, a society, a whole species.”
245 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Frederick Wiseman. In English. DCP.
Note: Inspired by the upcoming exhibit “As We Are,” Hard Tellin’… is a series of films that capture something distinctive about Maine. This series was co-programmed with local filmmaker Wes Sterrs. See below for additional screenings in this series. A series of additional new 4K restorations of Frederick Wiseman’s documentaries will screen in November.
Belfast, Maine is a film about ordinary experience in a beautiful old New England port city. It is a portrait of daily life with particular emphasis on the work and the cultural life of the community. Among the activities shown in the film are the work of lobstermen, tug-boat operators, factory workers, shop owners, city counselors, doctors, judges, policemen, teachers, social workers, nurses and ministers. Cultural activities include choir rehearsal, dance class, music lessons and theatre production.
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS in this series:
In the Bedroom (2001) with filmmaker Todd Field: Saturday, October 5 at 3 p.m.
Billy the Kid (2007): Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m.
Dead River Rough Cut (1976): Saturday, November 2 at 3 p.m.