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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

20173h 25mNRDocumentary

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About Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Directors
Frederick Wiseman
Cast
Richard Dawkins, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Edmund de Waal
Genres
Documentary
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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