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 NYPL is blessed with uniformly passionate staff and deeply devoted, appreciative bibliophiles and beneficiaries across its 92 branches. The film reveals a venerable place of welcome, cultural exchange, and intellectual creativity.

GENRE: Documentary
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 3h 18m
RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2017
STARRING:
DIRECTOR(S): Frederick Wiseman
PRODUCER(S): Frederick Wiseman, Karen Konicek
WRITER(S): Frederick Wiseman
STUDIO: A Zipporah Films