Ex Libris – The New York Public Library

By 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.