Shrek And The Dark Knight Among Titles Added To National Film Registry
The registry preserves films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
Each year, 25 new films over 10 years old are added to the National Film Registry, an archive collecting some of the most culturally important motion pictures produced since the industry s inception. The new additions include films dating back to the 1910s, but have also honored more recent blockbusters such as The Dark Knight and Shrek, as reported by THR.
This year, the registry has committed to showcasing more diversity amongst the directors of films featured. With the inclusion of diverse filmmakers, we are not trying to set records but rather to set the record straight by spotlighting the astonishing contributions women and people of color have made to American cinema despite facing often-overwhelming hurdles, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden explained.
Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (1971), Julie Dash s
Illusions (1982) and Kathleen Collins Losing Ground (1982). Lupino s
Outrage (1950) and Bigelow s history-making
The Hurt Locker (2008) highlight the selections helmed by women. The National Film Registry is an important record of American history, culture and creativity, captured through one of the great American art forms, our cinematic experience, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement. With the inclusion of diverse filmmakers, we are not trying to set records but rather to set the record straight by spotlighting the astonishing contributions women and people of color have made to American cinema despite facing often-overwhelming hurdles.