Titicut Follies

Titicut Follies

1967 · 84 min · EN · NR · 7.1 (103 votes)
Dir. Frederick Wiseman

Don't turn your back on this film if you value your mind or your life.

Documentary

The film is a stark and graphic portrayal of the conditions that existed at the State Prison for the Criminally Insane at Bridgewater, Massachusetts. TITICUT FOLLIES documents the various ways the inmates are treated by the guards, social workers and psychiatrists.

VIBE

This is a raw, unflinching look at institutional neglect and abuse. It feels incredibly bleak and disturbing, offering no comfort or easy answers. A truly harrowing experience that stays with you long after viewing.

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