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Rating

4.1/10

Release1954

Runtime0h 14m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Movie

Freedom to Read

1954

0h 14m

4.1

Synopsis

Documentary commissioned by Columbia University on the social role of libraries and controversial books.

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