These Amazing Shadows
2011 · Movie · Not Rated · 88 min · ★ 7.4 · 80% critics
This documentary explores why certain American films are preserved and celebrated, tracing the story of a national registry that honors cinema’s cultural impact. It highlights how the collection reflects a wide range of voices and experiences across the country.
Also known as Lost Forever
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-01-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (72 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like documentaries about cultural preservation and the stories behind influential art, similar to The Rape of Europa; Not for you if you want a plot-driven, high-stakes watch.
Pros: engaging film history; celebrates diverse voices; thoughtful cultural focus | Cons: light on drama; niche subject matter; talk-heavy pacing
Themes
- filmmaking
- library of congress
- film preservation
Cast & crew
Jeff Adachi
as Self
- JB
James H. Billington
as Self
- RB
Robin Blaetz
as Self
- BB
Brooks Boliek
as Self
Charles Burnett
as Self
- JC
Jay Carr
as Self
- MC
Martin Cohen
as Self
- AD
Arlene Damron
as Self
Julie Dash
as Self
Peter Coyote
as Self
Directed by Kurt Norton, Paul Mariano