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201715 minPGdoc-short

A Prime Condition

201715 minPGdoc-short

A salt mine in Hutchinson, Kansas, stores film reels underground, contrasting with the decline of DVDs.

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A salt mine in Hutchinson, Kansas, stores film reels underground, contrasting with the decline of DVDs.

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Frank Heath

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In Hutchinson, Kansas, a salt mine stores film reels underground, claiming to protect cinematic history. The facility contrasts sharply with the declining use of DVDs. Over 15 minutes, "A Prime Condition" illustrates the tension between preserving film and the obsolescence of modern media formats. The documentary raises concerns about the future of film preservation amid changing technology.

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