Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017) Directed by Frederick Wiseman
Doors at 7:00 PM, Screening at 7:30 PM
@ The Mercantile Library (414 Walnut Street, 11th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202)
Co-Presented by The Mini Microcinema and The Mercantile Library
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.- Zipporah Films
Free with $5 suggested donation.
LIMITED SEATING.... PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION AT:Email reservations@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717.