These Amazing Shadows
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These Amazing Shadows

What do the films Casablanca, Blazing Saddles, and West Side Story have in common? Besides being popular, they have also been deemed "culturally, hist...orically, or aesthetically significant," by the Library of Congress and listed on the National Film Registry. These Amazing Shadows tells the history and importance of The Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself. The current list of 525 films includes selections from every genre - documentaries, home movies, Hollywood classics, avant-garde, newsreels and silent films. These Amazing Shadows reveals how American movies tell us so much about ourselves...not just what we did, but what we thought, what we felt, what we aspired to, and the lies we told ourselves. Show More
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These Amazing Shadows tells the story of the National Film Registry, a collection of culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant films that have been deemed treasures of American cinema by the Library of Congress. This documentary explores the history and importance of The Registry, which includes 525 films from every genre imaginable.

The film highlights how the Registry reflects the diversity of American film and the American experience. It features films like Casablanca, Blazing Saddles, and West Side Story, which have all been recognized for their impact and influence on popular culture.

The documentary delves into the process of selecting films for The Registry, which involves a careful evaluation of each film's historical, cultural, and artistic merit. It also showcases interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals who discuss the significance of these iconic films.

These Amazing Shadows provides an in-depth look at the power of film as a medium for storytelling and cultural preservation. It celebrates the rich history of American cinema and the role it plays in shaping our collective memory.

In summary, These Amazing Shadows is a captivating documentary that explores the National Film Registry and its role in preserving American cinematic treasures. It showcases the diversity of films in The Registry and highlights their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. This documentary is a must-watch for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in the preservation of American cultural heritage.

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