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Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Watch the announcement video and learn more about the 25 films inducted into the 2024 National Film Registry.
Posted in: Black Films, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Edward James Olmos shares his feelings about math teacher Jaime Escalante and the making of the film “Stand and Deliver" (1988). Based on a true story, Mr. Escalante inspired his underprivileged East Los Angeles students to undertake an intensive program in math and calculus, achieve high test scores and improve their sense of self-worth.
Posted in: Film Essay, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today, we look at the fascinating life of silent film star Colleen Moore, and how a split-screen camera trick makes "Ella Cinders" (1926) one of her funniest and most memorable films of all time.
Posted in: Comedy, Film Essay, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry