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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

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

Top 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

    Edmund de Waal

    Self

Overview

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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6.4 / 10
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