Monrovia, Indiana

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Monrovia, Indiana

Released Oct 26, 2018

2h 23m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman documents the day-to-day experiences of living and working in the farming community of Monrovia, Ind.

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Monrovia, Indiana finds Frederick Wiseman observing the citizens of one small American town with his typically patient - and ultimately revealing - approach.

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

What I learned from Monrovia, Indiana is that I - personally - am bored by mattress shopping, City Council arguments over fire hydrants, and high school band concerts I am not obligated by shared DNA to attend.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 15, 2018

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

Like all of Wiseman's films, "Monrovia, Indiana" possesses almost meditative power.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 8, 2018

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David Lewis

San Francisco Chronicle

As usual, Wiseman's scenes extend for long stretches, which can be an acquired taste for some viewers. Yet this time around, he ends his film with one of the most shattering sequences of his career...

Rated: 3/4

Nov 7, 2018

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Vadim Rizov

Filmmaker Magazine

Monrovia is a highlight among Wiseman’s recent work...

Jan 4, 2023

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Taylor Baker

Drink in the Movies

If ever in the future there is a museum dedicated to the past this title will surely be endlessly looping.

Rated: 64/100

Sep 3, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

There doesn't feel like there's an ounce of manipulation in Monrovia, Indiana.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 17, 2020

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In trying to garner a better understanding of middle America rural values and lifestyle, I was struck by the stultifying homogeneous dullness and anti-progress attitudes of their residents. There was only one planner who was forward thinking and he was met with derision and road blocks. No wonder the young people are moving away. The cinematography was nice though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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dave d

Frederick Wiseman is an acquired taste that I can take or leave. His NYC Library film was troll-worthy. This is a bit more compact at well over two hours, but it's much more interesting than his last film. Is this vintage Wiseman, no, but is it neat if it's your kind of documentary film? Sure! Final Score: 6.2/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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This was the most boring film I've ever seen. I imagine this film was created for those who find meaning in watching paint dry.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Why was the funeral scene so long? It took all the oxygen out of the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Brilliantly filmed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/15/19

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I believe the documentary offers a very genuine and matter of fact snapshot of a town not much different from many towns this size in the Midwest. What is remarkable is the apparent concerted effort to keep things the same. After 175 years of virtually nothing changing this town has been forced to accept what happens when an apathetic public isnt engaged in decision making. The political climate isn't as one sided here as people might think. The town generally has been guided by common sense and generous long time sons and daughters of homesteaders. I know..... I grew up there and still have many relatives as well as friends.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman documents the day-to-day experiences of living and working in the farming community of Monrovia, Ind.

Director: Frederick Wiseman
Producer: Frederick Wiseman
Distributor: Zipporah Films
Production Co: Civic Film, LLC
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2018, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.4K
Runtime: 2h 23m