These Amazing Shadows
"The Movies that Make America"
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Top Cast
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Jeff Adachi
Self
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James H. Billington
Self
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Robin Blaetz
Self
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Brooks Boliek
Self
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Charles Burnett
Self
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Jay Carr
Self
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Martin Cohen
Self
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Arlene Damron
Self
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Julie Dash
Self
Overview
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Rating
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