The Waiting Room
"One Hospital, Hundreds of stories"
Originally released in 2012. The Waiting Room is a documentary film. directed by Peter Nicks. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Waiting Room is a character-driven documentary film that uses extraordinary access to go behind the doors of an American public hospital struggling to care for a community of largely uninsured patients. The film - using a blend of cinema verité and characters' voice over - offers a raw, intimate, and even uplifting look at how patients, executive staff and caregivers each cope with disease, bureaucracy and hard choices. It is a film about fighting for survival when the odds are stacked against you.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Waiting Room about?
The Waiting Room is a character-driven documentary film that uses extraordinary access to go behind the doors of an American public hospital struggling to care for a community of largely uninsured ...
Who directed The Waiting Room?
The Waiting Room was directed by Peter Nicks.
How long is The Waiting Room?
The Waiting Room has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Waiting Room released?
The Waiting Room was released on September 26, 2012 in theaters.