CINEMA

The People's Palace: A Portrait of the New York Public Library

1991
Documentary

With a mission of collecting, preserving and making accessible the materials of human culture, the New York Public Library plays a vital role in the cultural life of the Big Apple. This film provides a multifaceted portrait of the institution. Viewers will learn about the library's history, collections and research centers as well as the individuals charged with upholding its mission while always keeping an eye to the future.

Crew

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Bob Richman

Director of Photography

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Graham Judd

Director

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Graham Judd

Writer

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Graham Judd

Producer

Cast

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Tim Hopper

Narrator

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