Indie Films

Monrovia, Indiana

Located in mid-America, Monrovia, Indiana, (population 1,063) is primarily a farming community. Frederick Wiseman’s documentary film explores the day-to-day experiences living and working in Monrovia, with emphasis on community organizations and institutions, religion and daily life in this farming community.

Scenic Monrovia

1m 33s

Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia. This clip shows some of the picturesque farmland around town.

Extras + Features

  • Scenic Monrovia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scenic Monrovia

    1m 33s

    Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia. This clip shows some of the picturesque farmland around town.

  • Fire Hydrant: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fire Hydrant

    1m 21s

    Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia. At a town meeting, a resident discusses a non-functional fire hydrant near his house.

  • Auction: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Auction

    1m 49s

    Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming town of Monrovia. Watch an auctioneer auction off farm vehicles in this clip from the film.

  • Collision Repair Shop: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Collision Repair Shop

    1m 32s

    Watch employees hard at work in a collision repair shop in Monrovia. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia.

  • Grocery Store: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Grocery Store

    44s

    Visit a grocery store in Monrovia, Indiana. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia.

  • Church Funeral: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Church Funeral

    1m 12s

    A pastor speaks at a church funeral in Monrovia, Indiana. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia.

  • Freemason Ceremony: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Freemason Ceremony

    2m 3s

    Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming community of Monrovia. In this clip, a longstanding member of The Grand Lodge of Indiana is honored with an award on his golden anniversary as a Freemason.

  • Homestead Meeting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Homestead Meeting

    2m 8s

    Members of the Monrovia Planning Commission discuss community growth and the pros and cons of housing development in Monrovia. Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming town of Monrovia.

  • Gun Store: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gun Store

    1m 26s

    Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary, MONROVIA, INDIANA, explores the mid-America farming town of Monrovia. In this clip, a customer of the ‘Guns & Ordinance’ store talks with the store owner.

  • Monrovia, Indiana: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Monrovia, Indiana

    1m 40s

    MONROVIA, INDIANA is a film by documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, airing on PBS. Monrovia, Indiana, (population 1,063) is primarily a farming community in mid-America. Wiseman’s film explores the day-to-day experiences living and working in Monrovia, with emphasis on community organizations and institutions, religion and daily life in this farming community.

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