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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017•3h 25m•6.4/10
Documentary

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6.4/10(65)

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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Production

Zipporah Films, Ex Libris Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

Self

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

Self

Patti Smith

Patti Smith

Self

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Self

Edmund de Waal

Self

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