Documentary
United States of America
These Amazing Shadows is a documentary film that explores the history and significance of The National Film Registry, which was established in 1988 by the Library of Congress. The film takes a look at the diverse range of films that have been selected for the registry each year, and what makes them so important to American cinema and culture.
The film features interviews with filmmakers, actors, scholars, and others who have a connection to the films on the registry, including John Waters, Barbara Kopple, Leonard Maltin, and George Takei. Through these interviews and archival footage, the film explores the impact that these films have had on American culture and the world at large.
The film also delves into the process of selecting films for the registry and the criteria that are used to make these selections. It highlights the importance of preserving these films for future generations, and the efforts that are being made to restore and protect them.
Overall, These Amazing Shadows is a celebration of the power of film to shape our understanding of the American experience, and the importance of preserving these cultural treasures for future generations.
