Movie: These Amazing Shadows

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Jeff Adachi
Jeff Adachi

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James H. Billington
James H. Billington

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Robin Blaetz
Robin Blaetz

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Brooks Boliek
Brooks Boliek

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Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett

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Jay Carr
Jay Carr

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Martin Cohen
Martin Cohen

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Arlene Damron
Arlene Damron

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Julie Dash
Julie Dash

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Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote

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    These Amazing Shadows

  • Overview

    Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.

  • Release Date

    2011-01-22

  • Average

    7.4

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
  • Tagline

    The Movies that Make America

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  • Languages:

    English
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