United States / Sep 23, 1975
2h 47min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
WELFARE shows the nature and complexity of the welfare system in sequences illustrating the staggering diversity of problems that constitute welfare: housing, unemployment, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, abandoned and abused children, and the elderly. These issues are presented in a context where welfare workers as well as clients struggle to cope with and interpret the laws and regulations that govern their work and life.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Welfare |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Zipporah Films |
| Official site | zipporah.com |
| Release date | 23 settembre 1975 |
| Production | Frederick Wiseman |
| Editing | Frederick Wiseman |
| Cinematography | William Brayne, Oliver Kool |
| Assistant directors | Frederick Wiseman |
| Camera operators | Oliver Kool, William Brayne |
| Additional photography | Oliver Kool, William Brayne |
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