Titicut Follies

Titicut Follies is a documentary and drama that examines the environment inside the Bridgewater State Hospital in Massachusetts. The film focuses on the experiences of inmates in a psychiatric prison, depicting their interactions with psychiatrists, social workers, and guards. It highlights the harsh conditions within the facility and features a talent show performed by the residents. Due to its depiction of the treatment of patients, the film faced public screening bans in the United States for over two decades.

The film was written, produced, and directed by Frederick Wiseman, marking the first entry in a directorial career that includes later works such as I Miss Sonia Henie, At Berkeley, and Menus-Plaisirs, les Troisgros. Produced by Zipporah Films, the 84-minute production offers a direct look at the institution without using interviews or a narrator.

The film has been well received by both audiences and professionals. It holds a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB based on 154 votes. Film critics have rated it slightly higher, with a score of 7.9/10 from 12 reviews.