Video Veracity, Inc.
Project Title
For a documentary film about public libraries entitled "Free For All"
Date
Mar. 02, 2017
Duration
25 months
Description
Carnegie Corporation of New York’s founder, Andrew Carnegie, understood the value of public libraries in fostering a healthy democracy. He funded the construction of more than 2,500 libraries worldwide, 1,687 of which were built in the United States. Today, public libraries are an important part of Mr. Carnegie’s philanthropic legacy, and continue to be central to communities across the country. Library use is at a record high in America, yet many public libraries are facing significant budget cuts or closures. With Corporation support, Video Veracity will oversee the production and editing of the documentary film “Free For All,” which will examine the importance of public libraries to American democracy and the challenges facing the public library system today.