Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman examines the multiethnic neighborhood of Jackson Heights in Queens, N.Y, one of the most culturally diverse communities in the US where 167 languages are spoken.
In this vibrant string of vignettes from this diverse, multicultural, and colorful neighborhood, Wiseman affirms that politics is part of everyday life.
It may be difficult to fully comprehend all the cacophony, but the vibrant hues and collection of characters still make for an interesting sensory experience.
One of the great American documentaries of 2015, with a timely awareness of society's ills that proves that the 85-year-old director hasn't lost any of his insight into what makes his country tick.
At just over three hours, the nontraditional storytelling of "In Jackson Heights" is a challenge. Still, Wiseman's fly-on-the-wall conceit is immersive, even comforting.
Wiseman's work takes on the moral density of a Dickens novel. It's smart enough to find the moments that show our civilization, as big and complex and troubled as it is, is still worth fighting for.
A strong documentary that grants a very loving and panoramic view of the streets and the public spaces of this sector in Queens. [Full review in Spanish]
