Name: Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Rating: 81.35666666666665
Cast: Richard Dawkins, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Edmund de Waal

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A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

DNA

Genres
Mood: ReflectiveInformativeThought-ProvokingInsightful
Themes: Cultural ImpactAdaptation To ChangePreservation Of KnowledgeInnovation Vs. TraditionDigital Transformation
Plot: Community EngagementLibrary ServicesDigital InitiativesHistorical Archives
Pacing: DeliberateModerate
Narrative: Linear NarrativeDocumentary Style
Dialog: Interview SegmentsEducational Narration
Character Types: LibrarianArchivistLibrary Patron
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeLibrary Interior
Cinematic Style: Archival FootageObservational Camera Work
Costume and Set: Professional AttireLibrary Interior Design

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Directed by:

Frederick Wiseman, John Davey

Produced by:

Frederick Wiseman, Karen Konicek

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Richard Dawkins

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Elvis Costello

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Patti Smith

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Ta-Nehisi Coates

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