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The Washing Society

201844mNRMovieDocumentaryDrama

When you drop off a bag of dirty laundry, who's doing the washing and folding? The Washing Society brings us into New York City laundromats and the experiences of the people who work there by observing these disappearing neighborhood spaces and the continual, intimate labor that is performed there.

DirectorsLynne Sachs·Lizzie Olesker
WritersLizzie Olesker·Lynne Sachs

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FandorFandorDocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance FilmsCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lynne Sachs

CVChing Valdes-Aran
Ching Valdes-Aran
Laundry Worker 1
VSVeraalba Santa
Veraalba Santa
Laundry Worker 2
JH
Jasmine Holloway
Washing Society Member

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The Washing Society — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Washing Society?

The Washing Society is streaming on Fandor, DocAlliance Films and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Washing Society on Netflix?

No, The Washing Society is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Fandor and DocAlliance Films.

Is The Washing Society on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Washing Society isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Fandor and DocAlliance Films instead.

Where can I watch The Washing Society for free?

The Washing Society is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.