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These Amazing Shadows
The film depicts the history and importance of the organization called The National Film Registry that saves the very best in American cinema. The filmmakers interview some of the biggest directors of their time including John Lasseter, Rob Reiner, and Christopher Nolan.
5 April 1900, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
15 June 1969, Los Angeles, California, USA
2 January 1968, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
11 September 1948, Gadsden, Alabama, USA
12 January 1957, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
1 January 1969, Cerritos, California, USA
5 March 1874, Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, UK
6 March 1947, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
20 April 1937, Los Angeles, California, USA
23 August 1951, Pasadena, California, USA
18 October 1927, Wise, Virginia, USA
20 January 1900, St. Malo, France
15 July 1935, Gary, Indiana, USA
December 10, 1874 in Virginia City, Nevada, USA
February 7, 1908 in Oakland, California, USA
10 August 1897, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
21 May 1957, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
May 10, 2011
This is one government-sponsored project that is committed to saving Americana that could have been lost forever.
February 03, 2011
it's interesting to hear what kind of films are important to Rob Reiner or Wayne Wang but, frankly, we've seen more insightful, emotional responses in any AFI TV special
May 18, 2011
a long commercial promotion for The National Film Registry
May 10, 2011
Film preservation is an important part of our culture and the documentary details exactly why that is.
January 23, 2011
...a fascinating documentary...
May 19, 2011
"Shadows'' is a deeply heartfelt, if scattered, effort that plays like an Oscar-night clip show with a mission.
May 06, 2011
Documentary has more on its mind than just showing off the riches of America's cinematic heritage.
May 13, 2011
Anyone who loves movies will find a great deal to adore and admire about this new movie.
May 05, 2011
For lovers of American filmmaking, "These Amazing Shadows" may be the ultimate sampler buffet.
May 27, 2011
"Shadows" is an 88-minute valentine to cinema, a reminder of why we continue returning to the multiplex, and an abiding faith in the power of film to transport us to faraway places.
May 19, 2011
If movies are our kiss-kiss-bang-bang arenas of desire, then this addictive movie-centric documentary from Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton makes the Library of Congress sound like the Playboy Mansion.