Name: Portrait of a Library
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Marilyn Belsky, Walter Bridges, Barbara Broome

You can't hear the thank yous, but you can see them on the faces of the patrons of the Montclair Free Public Library, young and old. This documentary was shot wild; that is to say, shot without any sound recorded at the time. Then the pieces were edited together, and a soundtrack of music and silence was added, but no words. There are words on the signs telling you what section you're in. If you want more, then open a book.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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