The Safe House: A Decline of Ideas (2016)
- Directed by
- Davina Catt, Greta Bellamacina
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 1h
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This documentary follows the history of British public libraries from the 18th century to today. It interviews well known British figures who argue for saving these libraries from budget cuts and political neglect.
informativenostalgicmelancholicthoughtfulsteadypassionatereflectiveeducational
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