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Browse the official list of films selected for preservation by the National Film Preservation Board. Find titles, release dates, induction years, and brief descriptions or essays for each film.
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The National Film Registry (NFR) is the United States National Film Preservation Board's (NFPB) collection of films selected for preservation, each selected for its historical, cultural and aesthetic contributions since the NFPB's inception in 1988.
Film TitleFilm TypeYear Of ReleaseYear Of InductionNarrative feature19681991Narrative feature19572012Documentary19972017Narrative feature19582008The National Film Registry selects 25 films each year showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation. Librarian of Congress announces the 2023 National Film Registry
The National Film Registry preserves films of cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. Explore over 550 films from the Registry online, some in the Library's National Screening Room and some with approved links.
- ¡Alambrista! (1977) “¡Alambrista!” is the powerfully emotional story of Roberto, a Mexican national working as a migrant laborer in the United States to send money back to his wife and newborn.
- Cruisin’ J-Town (1975) Duane Kubo’s documentary tells the story of the jazz fusion band Hiroshima, including their attempts to blend art and identity, the group’s roots and influence in the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles, and the burgeoning pulse of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the early 1970s.
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) As a follow-up to her acclaimed low-budget indie “Smithereens,” Susan Seidelman directed this hip screwball romp involving personal ads, mistaken identity and only-in-New-York characters.
- Dinner at Eight (1933) Director George Cukor has many works on the National Film Registry and the racy, pre-Code comedy/drama “Dinner at Eight” illustrates why.
The National Film Registry represents a wide range of filmmaking, contexts, and histories from early cinema to contemporary films selected by the Librarian of Congress (in consultation with members the National Film Preservation Board) every December.
Dec 13, 2023 · The 2023 National Film Registry showcases a diverse collection of films dating back over 100 years with the 1921 Kodak educational silent, “A Movie Trip Through Filmland” focusing on how film stock is produced and its impact on movies globally.