Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
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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.

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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.

Released September 13, 2017

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Language
en
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Released
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Seasons
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Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

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Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

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Patti Smith

Patti Smith

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Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates

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Edmund de Waal

Edmund de Waal

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