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City government touches almost every aspect of our lives. Watch a preview for CITY HALL, a film by Frederick Wiseman, that illustrates the variety of ways the Boston city administration can enter into civil discourse with its citizens. We see Mayor Walsh and his administration address policy priorities such as racial justice, affordable housing, climate action, and homelessness.

CITY HALL shows a city government offering a variety of services to a diverse population.
Boston police get a morning briefing on a busy (Halloween) night of crime around the city.
Watch employees on the job at the call center at Boston City Hall.
CITY HALL - Produced by Puritan Films, LLC in association with PBS, WGBH, and Independent Television Service (ITVS). Funding for this program was provided by: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, Ford Foundation/JustFilms, The Pershing Square Foundation, LEF Foundation - Moving Image Fund, Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation. Fiscal Sponsorship provided by Utah Film Center. © 2020 Puritan Films, LLC– All Rights Reserved. CITY HALL is a Zipporah Films, Inc. Release.
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh talks about the aftermath of tragic events in Boston.
Mayor Marty Walsh speaks to senior citizens in Boston about The Elderly Commission.
CITY HALL shows a city government offering a variety of services to a diverse population.
Commissioner Gross addresses the Press about an upcoming Red Sox Parade.
Mayor Marty Walsh talks about the responsibilities of a public official.
A city official presides over a wedding at Boston City Hall.