| Director | Frederick Wiseman |
|---|---|
| Genre | documentary film |
| Runtime | 75 min |
| Country | United States |
Frederick Wiseman's **High School** is a vérité documentary observing the daily lives and institutional dynamics of a Philadelphia high school during the late 1960s. The film unflinchingly captures student interactions, classroom instruction, administrative meetings, and disciplinary actions, revealing the often-strained relationships between students and authority figures. Through its observational lens, the documentary offers a stark look at the pressures and tensions of adolescence within a structured educational environment.