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Near Death

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Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman studies four cases of terminal patients, their families, and their doctors and nurses in Boston's Beth Israel Hospital.

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David Denby The New York Review of Books The film grows in power as it goes on and on. Aug 13, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cherie R Wonderful and very very true accounts of Heaven and hell and very emotional and interesting. I recommend it highly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman studies four cases of terminal patients, their families, and their doctors and nurses in Boston's Beth Israel Hospital.
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Production Co
Exit Films Inc.
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Runtime
5h 48m
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