Thousands of artifacts, including rare film reels and handwritten journals, reveal the story of early cinema pioneer William Franklin Brinton.
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Thousands of artifacts, including rare film reels and handwritten journals, reveal the story of early cinema pioneer William Franklin Brinton.
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In a farmhouse basement in Iowa, Mike Zahs discovers a collection of film reels belonging to early motion picture pioneer William Franklin Brinton. These include rare footage of President Teddy Roosevelt and early films from Burma. Zahs embarks on a mission to restore Brinton's legacy, leading to collaborations with The Library of Congress and a screening at the historic State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, which opened in 1897.
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Why Watch
- See rare footage of President Teddy Roosevelt.
- Meet Mike Zahs, a passionate film collector.
- Find out about the world's oldest cinema theatre.
Did You Know
- Mike Zahs found the film reels in a farmhouse basement in Iowa.
- The State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, opened on May 14, 1897.
- The film premiered at AFI Docs on June 17, 2017.
- William Franklin Brinton was an inventive farmboy turned movieman.
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Who directed the documentary Saving Brinton?
Saving Brinton was directed by Tommy Haines and Andrew Sherburne.
What significant discovery did Mike Zahs make in Iowa?
Mike Zahs discovered a large quantity of film reels from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the basement of a farmhouse.
When did Saving Brinton premiere at AFI Docs?
Saving Brinton premiered at AFI Docs on June 17, 2017.
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