EX LIBRIS: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 12 dir. Frederick Wiseman, Documentary, Not Rated, USA, English, 2017, 197 min.
Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre Lake Worth, FL
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EX LIBRIS: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 12 dir. Frederick Wiseman, Documentary, Not Rated, USA, English, 2017, 197 min.
EX LIBRIS: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 12 dir. Frederick Wiseman, Documentary, Not Rated, USA, English, 2017, 197 min.
In this, the 42nd documentary by Frederick Wiseman (recipient of an Honorary Oscar in 2016), the legendary filmmaker brings his incisive vision behind the scenes of one of the world's greatest institutions of learning, capturing the vast programmatic scope of NYC's library system. The NYPL is blessed with uniformly passionate staff and deeply devoted, appreciative bibliophiles and beneficiaries across its 92 branches. The film reveals a venerable place of welcome, cultural exchange, and intellectual creativity. Frederick Wisemans film, EX LIBRIS The New York Public Library, goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions of the world. The film reveals the library as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning to 18 million patrons and 32 million online visitors annually. There are 92 library branches throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island. The NYPL is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city. It is accessible, open to everyone and exemplifies the deeply rooted American belief in the individuals right to know and be informed. The library is one of the most democratic institutions in Americaall races, social classes and ethnicities are welcome and are active participants in the life and work of the library. The library strives to inspire learning, advance knowledge and strengthen communities.
. "In Ex Libris, democracy is alive and in the hands of a forceful advocate and brilliant filmmaker, which helps make this one of the greatest movies of Mr. Wisemans extraordinary career and one of his most thrilling."
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Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre (View)
709 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
United States
