National Film Registry Spotlights Diverse Filmmakers Among 25 Titles Selected for Preservation in 2020
The camerawork of nine ASC members is included in this latest roster of motion pictures added to the Library of Congress’ impressive lineup.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced in Dec. 14 the annual selection of 25 of America’s most influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. These films range from the innovative silent film
Suspense, which was co-directed by a woman in 1913, and Sidney Poitier’s Oscar-winning performance in 1963’s
Lilies of the Field to the 1978 mega-hit musical
Grease, 1980s musical comedy
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This year’s entries into the National Film Registry have been announced, and they include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of colour.
The Library of Congress announced on Monday that
The Dark Knight,
Grease are among the 25 films tapped for preservation this year.
“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 colour have made to American cinema, despite facing often-overwhelming hurdles,” Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, said in a statement. Heath Ledger, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from the 2008 film The Dark Knight , which has been added to the National Film Registry. Warner Bros / Library of Congress
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“The cast and crew of ‘Grease’ have remained close for the past 40 years,” said director Randal Kleiser. “We are all honored to be included in this year’s national registry selection.”
This year’s selection spans nearly 100 years and includes a record number of movies directed by women or filmmakers of color. Nine feature women at the helm:,“Suspense” (1913), codirected by Lois Weber; Ida May Park’s “Bread” (1918); Aloha Wanderwell’s “With Car and Camera Around the World” (1929); Ida Lupino’s “Outrage” (1950); Kathleen Collins’ “Losing Ground” (1982); Julie Dash’s “Illusions” (1982); Lourdes Portillo’s “The Devil Never Sleeps” (1994); Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” (2008); and “Mauna Kea: Temple Under Siege” (2006) codirected by Joan Lander.
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Originally published on December 14, 2020 7:26 am
The Library of Congress tries to raise awareness of film conservation every year by adding 25 movies to the National Film Registry to preserve for posterity.
As usual, 2020 s lineup includes attention-grabbing Hollywood blockbusters of relatively recent vintage (
The Dark Knight and
Grease, The Blues Brothers, A Clockwork Orange), respected documentaries (
The Buena Vista Social Club, Wattstax, Freedom Riders), venerable silent films (
Kid Auto Races At Venice, apparently one of the few Charlie Chaplin movies not already inducted) and films from Hollywood s Golden Age, underground movies, influential but lesser-known films and early work from seminal directors.
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