At Berkeley

At Berkeley

Directed by Frederick Wiseman

Produced by JustFilms / Ford Foundation, ITVS

2013244 min6.7 / 10

A patient, observational documentary that examines institutional life and systemic tensions at a major university through Wiseman's signature direct cinema approach.

Direct cinema pioneer Frederick Wiseman takes an in-depth look at the preeminent American university during a fall semester that saw a vigorous debate taking place over tuition hikes, budget cuts, and the future of higher education in the United States.

Questions people ask

  • Is At Berkeley violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is At Berkeley scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is At Berkeley easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is At Berkeley sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does At Berkeley end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like At Berkeley

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as At Berkeley

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like At Berkeley, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like At Berkeley, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like At Berkeley, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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