NYPL Made at NYPL Annette Gordon-Reed Uncovering History 2026

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The Made at NYPL documentary series profiles the intellectual connections between notable figures and the institution's historic collection. This installment follows author and historian Annette Gordon-Reed as she navigates the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue, moving from the landmark exterior into the quietude of the reading rooms and archives. The film utilizes a clean, live-action technique to contrast the sweeping scale of the library’s architecture with the intimacy of a bookshelf-lined study space. The production, featuring contributions from Toby Jacobs, documents the personal process of research within this scholarly environment.