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NameTess
Date2007-02-14
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MessageThe synopsis of the movie is very exciting to me as a Librarian.. May I know from the authority as to when the Filipino librarians/people can watch the said movie?


NameAnn Seidl - Producer
Date2007-01-31
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MessageThe Hollywood Librarian is now in post-production, with a target completion date of late May. The film will have its premiere at ALA in Washington D.C. on June 22, 2007. smilie

Beginning in the fall, I will start showing the film at festivals around the US, but more importantly, at librarian-organized screenings.

International screenings are next. There will be more on this at the blog in the next few weeks, so check in there often, okay? See more at the blog:

smilie [type this URL] hollywoodlibrarian. wordpress. com Thanks! smilie


NameScout
Date2007-01-29
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MessageCan anyone advise how/when Australian audiences can view the Hollywood Librarian?


NameBarbara Wagner
Date2006-12-01
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MessageAnn,

Great to see you at DU!

I just (re-)joined ALA & registered for the DC conference, so I'll be at your premier.

Dress is formal, right? Tux & Tie?

Best wishes on the finishing touches for the film!

-- Barbara


NameKaty
Date2006-11-21
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MessageI attended the viewing of the Hollywood Librarian at ALA and, although I appreciate the concept of making a documentary about librarians, I was disappointed to see that the film (from what was shown) seemed to generate the same stereotypical images of librarians as with most other films and media. Is the book cart drill team competition really more important than, say, video clips of the librarians who worked long hours helping Katrina victims fill out FEMA applications or find community resources? Does Katherine Hepburn’s sister help change people’s views of what librarianship really is?

Now, maybe I just walked in with too many expectations. I enjoy self-deprecating humor as much as the next, but what I saw and what the website says the film is about are two completely different animals. What about interviewing the people, including celebrities, who have been changed by libraries? (Wyclef Jean, in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, informs a group of high school students that if it weren’t for public libraries he wouldn’t be where he is today).

As a librarian, I thought the film was really funny, but in terms of trying to alleviate the media’s stereotypical views, I felt it provided more fuel for the fire, so to speak.



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NameFred
Date2006-07-03
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MessageSaw the draft of this film at ALA and it looks great so far.

Hope the final version will include the battles librarians have fought to safeguard freedom, such as protecting patron records in Connecticut; investing in society (ALA deciding to meet in New Orleans and then 900 librarianattendees pitching in to rebuild libraries); quickly re-opening doors and providing Internet computers to New Orleans' communities after Hurricane Katrina; keeping controversial books on the shelves and available for library patrons; consulting on library buildings designed for the future (Seattle Public, Ohio State University, etc.); providing access to expensive periodical databases which no one else can afford; and digitalizing collections for wider access to info.

I like the feel-good pictures of librarians with book trucks and stories about how librarians have influenced people in the past, but librarians also need to recognized for their important, ongoing contributions to making communities better, preserving access to information, and protecting personal freedoms.

By the way, since ALA will benefit through this film in upgrading the image of librarians and could use it as a recruiting tool, have they made any financial contributions? Seems like this organization should make a hefty investment to show its support of this film.


NameJ.Conton
Date2006-07-02
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MessageI am in favor of the movie as described on your website, but am not happy about its title.

If the movie wants to focus on librarians in Hollywood, then that's fine. However, the discussion to also attempt to focus on librarians as a profession needs a more serious, academic title. Our industry needs to prevail upon society to understand how important, ever evolving and therefore complex the librarians role is in society, past present and future.

I wish the project well.


NameTerri
Date2006-06-22
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MessagePlease tell me that I am not the only one who perused the website looking for the complete bibliographic listing of librarians on film!?

True to my researching nature, I wanted to make sure that I had seen the most of the examples of librarians and libraries on screen. (and of course, to make sure that my personal favorites are on that list)

I am SO looking forward to seeing The Hollywood Librarian.


NameCourtney Rose
Date2006-06-21
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MessageHi,
I received information about the film from the GOVDOC listserv. The movie Party Girl helped inspire me to pursue librarianship. I would love to help out. I have some background in film production and editing. I can be contacted at the above email. Being the film buff that I am and having interests in media librarianship, I would love to see this film released!

Courtney Rose


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