Indie Films

City Hall

City government touches almost every aspect of our lives. Watch a preview for CITY HALL, a film by Frederick Wiseman, that illustrates the variety of ways the Boston city administration can enter into civil discourse with its citizens. We see Mayor Walsh and his administration address policy priorities such as racial justice, affordable housing, climate action, and homelessness.

City Hall Preview

1m 42s

City government touches almost every aspect of our lives. Watch a preview for CITY HALL, a film by Frederick Wiseman, that illustrates the variety of ways the Boston city administration can enter into civil discourse with its citizens. We see Mayor Walsh and his administration address policy priorities such as racial justice, affordable housing, climate action, and homelessness.

Extras + Features

  • City Hall Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    City Hall Preview

    1m 42s

    City government touches almost every aspect of our lives. Watch a preview for CITY HALL, a film by Frederick Wiseman, that illustrates the variety of ways the Boston city administration can enter into civil discourse with its citizens. We see Mayor Walsh and his administration address policy priorities such as racial justice, affordable housing, climate action, and homelessness.

  • Our Job: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Our Job

    36s

    Mayor Marty Walsh talks about the responsibilities of a public official. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

  • Healthcare: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Healthcare

    1m 26s

    Mayor Marty Walsh speaks to senior citizens in Boston about the Elderly Commission, a city service, and how it can work to help them. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

  • Police Roll Call: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Police Roll Call

    1m 23s

    Boston police get a briefing on a busy (Halloween) night of crime around the city. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

  • 311 Call Center: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    311 Call Center

    30s

    Watch employees on the job at the call center at Boston City Hall. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

  • Red Sox Press: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Red Sox Press

    45s

    Boston Police Commissioner William Gross addresses the Press about safety protocol for an upcoming Red Sox Parade. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

  • Wedding: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wedding

    1m 12s

    A city official presides over a wedding at Boston City Hall. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

  • Coordination of Services: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Coordination of Services

    41s

    Boston Mayor Marty Walsh talks about the aftermath of tragic events in Boston, and how to best coordinate services. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, CITY HALL, shows a city government successfully offering a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

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