America's libraries change lives / narrated by Whoopi Goldberg ; written and produced by Jeff Spitz ; distributed by American Library Association.

Combining early 20th century immigrant footage with the contemporary experiences of immigrant children, teens, and parents, this insightful film offers a fresh look at the most democratic of all American institutions. Shot on location in libraries from coast to coast, the camera follows ordinary pe...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: American Library Association
Other Authors: Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-
Spitz, Jeff
Language:English
Published: [Chicago] : American Library Association, ©1992, ©1999.
Subjects:
Libraries.
Documentary films.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (approximately 18 min.) : sound, color ; 12 in.
Format: Video VHS
Description
Summary:
Combining early 20th century immigrant footage with the contemporary experiences of immigrant children, teens, and parents, this insightful film offers a fresh look at the most democratic of all American institutions. Shot on location in libraries from coast to coast, the camera follows ordinary people into the world of public libraries (including a bookmobile). Experiences the hopes, dreams, and hidden dramas that make libraries come alive.
Note:Videorecording.
Call Number:Z716.4 .A54 1999 Videocassette
System Details:VHS.
Participant or Performer:
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.