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Titicut Follies

Frederick Wiseman (Director) Rated: Unrated Format: DVD

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Product Details

Directors: Frederick Wiseman
Format: NTSC, Black & White, Director's Cut, Special Edition
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Rated: Unrated
Studio: ZIPPORAH FILMS
Run Time: 84 minutes
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
ASIN: 1885918518
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,593 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #2167 in Movies & TV > DVD > Documentary

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Tough stuff

By lesmoore2204 on March 23, 2015

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I wanted to see it - kits rare, so I had to buy it.

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The Real "Cuckoo's Nest"

By TelegramSam on September 8, 2014

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Hard to watch and easily a repeat viewing at the same time, I consider this not only Wiseman's best but one of top documentaries of the 20th century. Without a narrative other than editing style and the camera's eye, TF is documentary filmmaking at it's most important level. Revealing and still shocking, anyone with an interest in what a mental health institution shouldn't be need look no further. The film manages to balance subtle revelations with an in-your-face brutality, both mentally and physically.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

Frightening and captivating.

By Randy Smith on November 28, 2011

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I saw this movie in nursing school. It is a documentory about a mental hospital for the criminally insane. I work in this field so i have seen people like this many times. In fact, eveyrday. I work in a forensic hospital setting. I work with patients very much like the ones in the film. This film shows the horrible abuse that use to happen back in the 60's to mental patients. I am shocked that, even back then, they allowed them to film this. I guess the workers there did NOT think they were being abusive. At times it is hard to watch, I even had to turn away a few times. But it does show what patients are really like. The whole film has a cold , hard hearted look to it, like the setting. A cold damp looking dungon like facility that looks vey forbodding. I recommend it, but not to those who are easily shocked.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Documentary of institutionalized mental health patients in Massachusetts

By chathcock on April 19, 2013

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I was initially shown this film while in medical school 46 years ago. Without editorializing, the film allows the viewers to reach their own conclusions regarding care, often delivered without empathy or compassion, given by the hospital staff. One scene
juxtaposes by repeated flashbacks the forced feeding of an inmate with preparation of his body for burial. I was told that
the film maker was hired by the hospital, the Titicut Mental Institution, but the movie was unexpectedly so negative that the
film maker was dismissed and the film suppressed although eventually released. If you want to draw your own conclusions
regarding the dehumanizing potential of incarceration within government institutions, this is a good documentary to watch.
Be prepared to be depressed.

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Interesting, but sad

By Ms_k on March 16, 2014

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This film was a look at how psychiatric hospitals were run in the mid 1900's. Although it provided an interesting perspective, it was a bit shocking to see how people were treated during those times. The men were humiliated, and treated as if they were pieces of beef in a slaugher house. It made me cringe at times. Most of the patients received little human kindness, and treatment consisted of heavily medicating the patients so they weere less work for the staff. Thankfully, the mentally ill are now treated with more dignity, and the medical profession understands that psychiatric issues are not the fault tof the patient.

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With out words

By Brandon Phillips on December 24, 2013

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I honestly can't explain, in detail, how this documentary made me feel. It made me cry, sad... But it also made me think. My mind grew and I was better for watching this. The more you learn, #themoreyouknow. Bottom line, I would recommend this to anyone. I apologize my review isn't as lengthy or detailed as the great ones on here.... but dang. Sometimes you're left speechless when you witness a part of history that you were unaware of. BUY THIS. Share it.

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Titicut Follies

By Tracey Elam on April 2, 2014

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I'm so glad I purchased this documentary. As a mental health professional, I retain an interest in the historical treatment of those with mental illness. Although I completed an internship at a state hospital in the late 80's, I was fortunate enough to have "missed" being a witness/participant to the treatment that was provided to the men who were housed in the institution where this documentary was filmed. However, this documentary gave me pause and caused me to consider how our current treatment of the mentally ill will be viewed in the future.

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Great documentary and very good contrast to what most film ...

By Paul T. Owen on September 23, 2014

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Classic. Great documentary and very good contrast to what most film makers produce today. Still an important historic film.

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do not recommend

Sooooo disappointing

Published 1 month ago by karen l simmons

Beware what you wish for

I also saw this movie, at U Texas between 1967-72 in a film society showing. I agree that it was shocking and led to many state hospitals being closed. Read more

Published 3 months ago by jking

Excellent documentary, but certainly not the potentially gruesome...

Excellent documentary, but certainly not the potentially gruesome presentation that I had prepared myself for. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Dee Buxton

I wanted to watch it to satisfy my stupid curiosity

First heard of it over 15 years ago for psychology class, I wanted to watch it to satisfy my stupid curiosity. Couldn't find it on VHS anywhere due being banned in many areas. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Joe

Incredibly hard towatch. Shame on the Commonwealth of MA

Incredibly hard to watch. Shame on the Commonwealth of MA!

Director Steven Soderberg mentions the brilliant cinematography of Mr. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Easy Goer

Hidden Gem #18: Titicut Follies (1967, U. ...

Hidden Gem #18: Titicut Follies (1967, U.S.A.)

Director: Frederick Wiseman

This gripping and shocking documentary that takes place inside a Massachusetts... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Arthur Grant

Looked the singing

Touted d to be a great documentary , very choppy , but definitely disturbing , good for a student to see of your studying mental health

Published 13 months ago by m.t.mcmahon

This was purchased as a Gift.

My husband has been looking for a copy of this for years and I was finally able to give him one. Portions of this film were a part of almost every psychology course I ever took in... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Tonick

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