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Film · 2017

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Directed by Frederick Wiseman · starring Elvis Costello

  • 3 h 17 min
  • 12
  • Documentary
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 12 July 2018
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Synopsis

After taking us to visit the National Gallery in London and the Jason Heights community in his previous works, with 'Ex Libris: The New York Public Library', the filmmaker and documentary maker Frederick Wiseman takes us to the public library in New York City. The film moves viewers to what is one of the largest knowledge institutions in the world, showing the different resources that the library uses to inform and educate through conferences, books, concerts or classes while the film shows its emphasis in examining how this legendary institution has managed to adapt to the new digitalization processes without neglecting its usual activities. Frederick Wiseman himself directs and products the film.

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Runtime
197 min3 hours and 17 minutes
Budget
$1mZipporah Films
Rating
12Suitable for 12 years and over
How long is Ex Libris: The New York Public Library?
3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes).
When was Ex Libris: The New York Public Library released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 12 July 2018.
Who directed Ex Libris: The New York Public Library?
Frederick Wiseman.
Where can I watch Ex Libris: The New York Public Library?
In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Prime Video.
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Cast

Full cast (3)
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Producers
Frederick Wiseman

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Trailer 'Ex Libris: The New York Public Library' 2:2312 January 2018

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What the critics say average 8.5 from 4 outlets

  • 10 Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan Ex Libris: The New York Public Library is more than a magisterial mash note to that distinguished establishment, it?s a heartening examination of the vastness of human knowledge and the multiple… Read
  • 8.8 The Washington PostAlan Zilberman This is slow, almost languid filmmaking, yet it?s a delight to watch the countless ways in which the library is still capable of lifting us. Read
  • 8.0 VarietyJay Weissberg This is an enriching way to spend three-plus hours. Read

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