Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 – Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018
01:00 PM – 03:30 PM
US/Central
Named the top film of 2018 by the New York Times' A. O. Scott!
The latest observational nonfiction film from venerable documentarian Frederick Wiseman explores a small town (population 1,500) in rural America. Without narration, the camera follows residents in all aspects of their lives, illustrating how values such as community service, duty, spiritual life, generosity, and authenticity are formed and experienced. After years of focus on people and institutions in big cities, Wiseman (born 1930) presents a complex and nuanced view of a way of life not always recognized or understood.
“Frederick Wiseman is a documentary giant. His new film may just change the way you look at small-town America.” —Washington Post
“Wiseman transforms the specifics of his encounters, observations, and analyses of public life in a small Midwestern town into a work of political symbolism. Monrovia, Indiana is nothing less than a work of mourning for the American soul.” —New Yorker
“Plays like a gentle rebuke to those Red State Man pieces, insisting that there’s more dimension to an American small town than we’re used to seeing.” —NPR
“Wiseman’s comic sense is as wicked as ever.” —Film Comment
• Read an interview with the filmmaker.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
- Tuesday | Closed.
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
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Museum Admission
ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.- MFAH Member FREE
- ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+) $24
- ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID) $20
- ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18) $20
- ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under) FREE
- *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages) FREE
- *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up) $10
Directions & Parking
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Three Parking Garages
Parking Garage Hours
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Parking Garage Fees
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Special Offers / Dining
Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.
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