Ex Libris - The New York Public Library
G / 206 mins / USA / English
Genre
Documentary
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Cast
Anthony W. Marx, Mary Lee Kennedy, Iris Weinshall, Michele Coleman Mayes, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Paul Holdengraber, Jessica Strand, Billy Parrott, Gerry Oliva, Richard Dawkins, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Yusef Komunyakaa.
Release date
Frederick Wiseman’s film, EX LIBRIS – The New York Public Library, goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond. The New York Public Library exemplifies the deeply rooted American belief in the individual’s right to know and be informed. It is one of the most democratic institutions in America – everyone is welcome. The Library strives to inspire learning, advance knowledge and strengthen communities.
