"Hollywood Librarian" Goes Library Congress Mannheim
June 5, 2008. Librarians – they have more cardholders than VISA, more items than FedEx and more outlet’s than McDonald’s. Up to 300 enjoyed Ann Seidl’s film "The Hollywood Librarian" at the Bibliothekartag Mannheim, the largest library congress in Europe. Public and academic librarians from all over Germany had a great time seeing this illuminating portrait of American librarians as they have been portrayed in the movies, juxtaposed with the real-life librarians, who are the gatekeepers of knowledge in an increasingly digital and globalizing world. After the screening, writer/director Ann Seidl answered questions and signed posters. The screening, supported by the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt and the Mannheim University Library struck a chord among the audience members and also provided numerous insight in U.S. local politics and social life. | Photogallery
