Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017

3h 25m

6.4(65 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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

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Zipporah Films

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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Richard Dawkins

Self

Richard Dawkins

Acting

Elvis Costello

Self

Elvis Costello

Acting

Patti Smith

Self

Patti Smith

Writing

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Self

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Acting

Edmund de Waal

Self

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