Welfare

Jan 11 1982 N/A 2h 47m
Documentary

WELFARE shows the nature and complexity of the welfare system in sequences illustrating the staggering diversity of problems that constitute welfare: housing, unemployment, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, abandoned and abused children, and the elderly. These issues are presented in a context where welfare workers as well as clients struggle to cope with and interpret the laws and regulations that govern their work and life.

Plot

WELFARE shows the nature and complexity of the welfare system in sequences illustrating the staggering diversity of problems that constitute welfare: housing, unemployment, divorce, medical and psychiatric problems, abandoned and abused children, and the elderly. These issues are presented in a context where welfare workers as well as clients struggle to cope with and interpret the laws and regulations that govern their work and life.

Written by

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Directed by

Frederick Wiseman

Cast

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Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

Español, English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
737
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA