2024 National Film Registry Announcement
The Librarian of Congress announces the annual selection of 25 inductees for the National Film Registry for 2024. The oldest film is a 1895 silent short titled “Annabelle Serpentine Dance” which many prints were distributed with hand-tinted color, and the newest is the 2010 social media biopic “The Social Network.” In between are memorable Hollywood classics films such as “The Miracle Worker,” sci-fi favorite…
2023 National Film Registry Announcement
The 2023 Library of Congress National Film Registry announces its 25 inductees in this sizzle reel. It features hit films such as "Home Alone," "Apollo 13," "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Love & Basketball" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas," as well as independent and influential films such as "12 Years a Slave," "Matewan," "Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision" and "Alambrista!" Artists such as Spike…
Contributor:
Library of Congress. National Audio-Visual Conservation Center - Library of Congress
Date:2023
Film, Video
2022 National Film Registry Announcement
The 2022 Library of Congress National Film Registry announces its 25 inductions in this short video. It features clips from honorees such as "Iron Man," "When Harry Met Sally," "Carrie," "House Party," "Hairspray" and documentaries such as 'Attica" and "Union Maids." Interviews include Billy Crystal, Sissy Spacek, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Reginald Hudlin and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
Contributor:
Library of Congress. National Audio-Visual Conservation Center - Library of Congress
Date:2022
Film, Video
2021 National Film Registry Announcement
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announces new entries to the National Film Registry for 2021, including "Return of the Jedi," "WALL-E," "Pink Flamingos" and "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring." On-camera interviews feature Mark Hamill, Edward James Olmos, John Waters, Cheryl Dunye, David Byrne, Sylvia Morales and Elliot Gould.