Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Award-winning documentarian Frederick Wiseman, more than 50 years into his career, goes behind the scenes of New York's Public Library.

"We encounter passionate readers, welcoming staff, budget-focused administrators and inspiring speakers (including Patti Smith and Elvis Costello). Wiseman films in grand marble foyers, crowded annexes and anonymous meeting rooms, creating a mesmerising portrait of a rich and diverse institution. Now in his late 80s, Wiseman has crafted one of the most compelling films of his extraordinary career." (Sydney International Film Festival)

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