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Documentary Celebrates Libraries as Community Pillars

5/2/2025

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"Free For All: The Public Library," a compelling documentary on INDEPENDENT LENS, traces the remarkable journey of American public libraries from the late 1800s to the present. Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor passionately showcase libraries as essential pillars of community resilience, urging viewers to rekindle their appreciation for these bastions of democracy amid ongoing challenges.

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"Free For All: The Public Library," a compelling documentary on INDEPENDENT LENS, traces the remarkable journey of American public libraries from the late 1800s to the present. Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor passionately showcase libraries as essential pillars of community resilience, urging viewers to rekindle their appreciation for these bastions of democracy amid ongoing challenges.