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Ex libris : The New York Public Library

Title
Ex libris : The New York Public Library / a production of Ex Libris Films, LLC in association with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), WGBH and Independent Television Service (ITVS) a film by Frederick Wiseman.
Publication
  • Cambridge, MA : Zipporah, [2017]
  • [Cambridge, MA] : Distributed by Zipporah Films, Inc.

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Additional Authors
  • Wiseman, Frederick
  • Davey, John
  • Ex Libris Films, LLC, production company.
  • Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), broadcaster, production company.
  • Independent Television Service, production company.
  • Zipporah Films, film distributor.
Description
1 videodisc (205 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Frederick Wiseman's film, Ex Libris- the New York Public Library, goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this diverse and cosmopolitan city, and beyond. The New York Public Library exemplifies the deeply rooted American belief in the individual's right to know and the be informed. It is one of the most democratic institutions in America-everyone is welcome. The Library strives to inspire learning, advance knowledge and strengthen communities.
Alternative Title
New York Public Library
Subject
  • New York Public Library
  • Public libraries > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
Documentary films.
Note
  • Container title.
Credits (note)
  • Editor, sound, producer, Frederick Wiseman ; photography, John Davey ; executive producer, Karen Konicek.
System Details (note)
  • DVD; all regions ; 5.1 Dolby Digital & Stereo Doby Digital sound, NTSC.
Title
Ex libris : The New York Public Library / a production of Ex Libris Films, LLC in association with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), WGBH and Independent Television Service (ITVS) a film by Frederick Wiseman.
Publisher
Cambridge, MA : Zipporah, [2017]
Distributor
[Cambridge, MA] : Distributed by Zipporah Films, Inc.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
video
video
Type of Carrier
videodisc
videodisc
Digital File Characteristics
video file DVD video region All
System Details
DVD; all regions ; 5.1 Dolby Digital & Stereo Doby Digital sound, NTSC.
Credits
Editor, sound, producer, Frederick Wiseman ; photography, John Davey ; executive producer, Karen Konicek.
Added Author
Wiseman, Frederick, film director.
Davey, John, director of photography.
Ex Libris Films, LLC, production company.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), broadcaster, production company.
Independent Television Service, production company.
Zipporah Films, film distributor.
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