Throughout the 1980s, several prominent filmmakers and industry personalities in the United States, such as Frank Capra and Martin Scorsese, advocated for Congress to enact a … See more

Notes
1. ^ Numbers 1–5, 7, and 10
2. ^ A serial of fourteen short films
3. ^ A serial of thirteen short films
4. ^ Remade at least 25 times; the NFR entry encompasses all versions See more

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• Index of 347 Film Essays and Interviews at National Film Registry
• Brief Descriptions and Expanded Essays of Titles at National Film Registry
• Complete Film Listing at National Film Registry See more

The NFPB adds to the NFR up to 25 "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films" each year, showcasing the range and … See more

As of the 2023 induction there are 875 total films. For purposes of this list, multi-year serials are counted only once (as they are in the Registry) by year of completion. See more

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• These Amazing Shadows, a 2011 documentary film that tells the history and importance of the registry See more