The beating heart of civic life, Boston’s City Hall serves government officials and members of the public alike. Over a series of council meetings, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and city employees address a gamut of issues—from housing and immigration, to policing strategy and celebratory ceremonies.

One of the greatest documentary filmmakers of all time, Frederick Wiseman has shaped the form with his astute observations of American institutions. His latest film, City Hall, is a wide-ranging and engrossing opus that looks at the beauty and frustrations of local governance and community.