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In this, the 42nd documentary by Frederick Wiseman, 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.
Original Release
09/13/2017
US Release
09/13/2017
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ta-Nehisi Coates | Himself / Self |
| Elvis Costello | Himself / Self |
| Richard Dawkins | Himself / Self |
| Edmund de Waal | Self |
| Carolyn Enger | Self |
| Miles Hodges | Self |
| Paul Holdengräber | Self |
| Yusef Komunyakaa | Self |
| Anthony Marx | Self |
| Khalil Gibran Muhammad | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ta-Nehisi Coates | Himself / Self |
| Elvis Costello | Himself / Self |
| Richard Dawkins | Himself / Self |
| Edmund de Waal | Self |
| Carolyn Enger | Self |
| Miles Hodges | Self |
| Paul Holdengräber | Self |
| Yusef Komunyakaa | Self |
| Anthony Marx | Self |
| Khalil Gibran Muhammad | Self |
| Candace Broecker Penn | Self |
| Patti Smith | Herself / Self |
| Jessica Strand | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Karen Konicek | Executive Producer |
| Frederick Wiseman | Producer |
Editors
