directed by: Frederick Wiseman, year: 2017
actors: Frederick Wiseman

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library is a 2017 documentary by Frederick Wiseman that observes the daily life of the NYPL, from the hushed reading rooms to the bustling help desks. Through long, unstructured takes of librarians, researchers, students, and patrons, the film reveals how a grand public institution operates, preserves knowledge, and serves a diverse city. It offers an intimate look at culture, authority, and access within a major urban library system.

Literary, Documentary, Observational, Nonfiction, Library, New York Public Library, Cultural Institution