Ex Libris: New York Public Library (2017)

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Ex Libris: New York Public Library (2017)

Thursday, August 27, 202610:00 AM
In this, the 42nd documentary by Frederick Wiseman (recipient of an Honorary Oscar in 2016), the legendary filmmaker brings his incisive vision behind the scenes of one of the world’s greatest institutions of learning, capturing the vast programmatic scope of NYC’s library system. The film reveals a venerable place of welcome, cultural exchange, and intellectual creativity.

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For more than thirty years, this venue has operated as the only nonprofit arthouse theater in Orange County. It has maintained a long-standing presence in the local film community through its dedicated mission.story_potoo

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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