These Amazing Shadows

• Director: Paul Mariano, Kurt Norton
• Cast: Jeff Adachi, James H. Billington, Robin Blaetz, Brooks Boliek, Charles Burnett, Jay Carr, Martin Cohen, Arlene Damron, Julie Dash, Peter Coyote, Christopher Nolan, Zooey Deschanel, George Willeman, John Ptak, Wayne Wang, Eric Schwartz, Stephen Leggett, Mick LaSalle, John Waters, Caleb Deschanel, Liz Stanley, Jennifer Horne, Robert A. Harris, Gale Anne Hurd, Steve James, Barbara Kopple, John Lasseter, Leonard Maltin, Stephen Peck, James Schamus, John Singleton, George Takei, Kevin Yost, Jan Yarbough, Michael Smith, Anthony Slide, Tim Roth, Shelley Stamp, Robert Rosen, Rob Reiner, Del Reisman, Rick Prelinger
• Language: English
• Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 2011
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Synopsis: From Dorothy’s entrance into Oz to the pizza delivery at Ridgemont High, cinematic moments take on iconic levels of meaning in a film lover’s life. As the government-appointed protector of our cinematic legacy, the National Film Registry selects culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant works for preservation in the Library of Congress. From award-winning features to music videos, experimental films to home movies, each registry selection reflects a truth of its time or a standout artistic vision. Through interviews with registry board members, archivists, and notable filmmakers like John Singleton and John Waters, directors Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton demonstrate the way film documents artistic and societal milestones. Guided by a true cinephile’s love of the medium and a treasure trove of archival footage, "These Amazing Shadows" molds a cultural history from pieces of film, offering a microcosm of the work of the National Film Registry and making a powerful case for film preservation. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance]