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Frederick Wiseman discusses public welfare

BROADCAST: Feb. 20, 1976 | DURATION: 00:28:42

Synopsis

Discussing public welfare and interviewing Frederick Wiseman, director of the documentary film, "Welfare."

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 20, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
28 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Film Urban Life

People

Producers and Directors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wiseman, Frederick, 1930---Interviews Wiseman, Frederick, 1930- Welfare. Public welfare--United States Public welfare administration--United States. Documentary films--Production and direction. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Wiseman, Frederick, 193 Sociology Welfare clients Document filmmakers

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