Titicut Follies
"Titicut Follies" is a 1967 documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman. It focuses on the lives of inmates at the Bridgewater State Hospital in Massachusetts, a facility for the criminally insane. The film presents unfiltered footage of the daily routines, interactions, and treatment of the patients, highlighting the conditions within the institution.
The documentary is notable for its raw portrayal of mental health care and has sparked discussions about ethics in filmmaking and the treatment of individuals with mental illness. Due to its controversial content, "Titicut Follies" faced censorship and was banned in Massachusetts for many years.