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These Amazing Shadows is a documentary that examines the National Film Registry and its significance to American cinema. Directed by Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton, the film discusses how the registry serves as a reflection of the diversity of film and the American experience. It includes insights from various filmmakers, critics, and scholars, emphasizing the importance of preserving cinematic history.
The film was an official selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was later broadcast on PBS's Independent Lens. It features notable figures such as Christopher Nolan, Rob Reiner, and Leonard Maltin, who contribute to the narrative about the role of the National Film Registry in safeguarding America's cinematic heritage.
Why Watch
- •Meet directors like Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton
- •Find out about the National Film Registry
- •See contributions from Leonard Maltin and George Takei
Did You Know
•The film was an official selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
•It received the CINE Golden Eagle Award in December 2011.
•The film holds a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews.
•It was broadcast on PBS's Independent Lens on December 29, 2011.
Perfect For
Film preservation enthusiastsAmerican cinema fansSundance Film Festival followers