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Emergency Ward

1952 · 16 min Documentary

Shot in Manhattan’s St. Vincent Hospital, creating what would be the antecedent of the direct cinema (or cinema verité) movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

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Year 1952
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Leo Hurwitz
Runtime 16 min.

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Emergency Ward is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1952. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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