Ex Libris – The New York Public Library

Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman’s film, EX LIBRIS – The New York Public Library, takes the audience behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions of the world. The film examines how this legendary institution sustains its traditional activities while adapting to the digital revolution. EX LIBRIS – The New York Public Library shows that libraries inform and educate patrons in a multitude of ways- books, concerts, lectures, classes, and more. The Library strives to inspire learning, advance knowledge and strengthen communities.

Festivals & Awards

Biennale di Venezia 2017 – FIPRESCI Prize

Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards 2017 – Best Director

International Cinephile Society Awards 2018 – Best Documentary

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Frederick Wiseman’s next instant classic

Indiewire

There’s a reason why Frederick Wiseman’s long, rigorous documentaries attract such big, happy festival audiences… Wiseman has carved out a unique niche in American documentary filmmaking and after fifty years on the job, he is a beloved, reliable observer of American society and democracy. Never talking down to his audience, he rather pulls them up to an intellectual level where other filmmakers fear to go.

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Ex Libris – The New York Public Library

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