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Posted by: Laura Jenemann
A look at some of the home movies and amateur films selected for the National Film Registry and how they expand the boundaries of American film heritage.
Posted in: Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today, we look at this year's Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film honoring the life and work of Luis Valdez. We also share how documentary filmmakers can learn more about the prize and submit their work for future consideration.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
This year’s Library of Congress costume ball, themed to the Golden Age of Hollywood, will include a screening of the film “All About Eve.” The National Audio-Visual Conservation Center has film, radio, and other materials related to "All About Eve" to share with you in this blog post!
Posted in: Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Bryan Cornell
Announcement of a screening of Rear Window in the Pickford Theater of the Library of Congress on August 21, 2025.
Posted in: Mary Pickford Theater, Motion Pictures
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It’s that time of year! There are less than two weeks left to submit your recommendations for the 2025 National Film Registry. More details and nomination form included.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry, National Recording Registry
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Matt Rovner shares his discoveries from the collection of prolific radio playwright and independent film maker, Arch Oboler.
Posted in: Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
Every month, the Library of Congress' Packard Theater in Culpeper pulls some treasures from its vaults to show on the big screen. See what we have set for the month of May!
Posted in: Motion Pictures, National Film Registry, Packard Campus Theater
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
This month marks the 55th anniversary of one of NASA’s most remarkable missions and thirty years since the release of the film that brought the harrowing story to the big screen. Today, Ron Howard reveals his personal feelings about the making of "Apollo 13."
Posted in: Film Essay, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Learn more about the 1976 film “Countdown at Kusini" directed by Ossie Davis, a seminal and unique work held by the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
Posted in: Black Films, Mary Pickford Theater, Motion Pictures, Moving Image Research Center