When Native American filmmaker Daniel Golding came to the Library of Congress to research, listen and translate the Library's rare collection of 1890 wax cylinders featuring Passamaquoddy and Quechan songs and languages, he had no idea that the Library's preservation team had a 100-year-old surprise for him and his son.
In anticipation of this Saturday's National Book Festival, I can't help but think about films on the National Film Registry that were adapted from books. There is one book-to-film that you may find very interesting as you plan your visit to Washington, DC. "All the President's Men" centers around the infamous Watergate scandal, takes place in our nation's capital, and includes some beautiful scenes filmed at the Library of Congress.
Tell us your favorite Latine movies to be part of the Library of Congress Cine Latine Filmography! We are building a list of movies that represent Latine / Hispanic American experiences.
What a weekend! Now that the inaugural Library of Congress Festival of Film & Sound has come to a close, there are so many wonderful highlights to share and remember.
It’s a very busy and exciting time here at the Library of Congress as we put on the final touches and prepare for the first Library of Congress Festival of Film & Sound. We hope to see you this Thursday through Sunday (June 15-18), at the beautiful AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in …
The Library of Congress Festival of Film and Sound is excited to announce some new updates. including a special free screening of a film that has been unseen since it’s release in 1931. We are also now offering individual screening tickets. Held next week (June 15-18), in association with AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural …
In today’s guest essay, we learn from the legendary silent film accompanist and composer Jon Mirsalis as he shares the process of scoring live music for a silent feature. He will bring his talents, some planned and some improv, to several high-profile and rare silent films at this year’s Library of Congress Festival of Film …
