The Library of Congress has announced their 25 films to be inducted into the National Film Registry for the year of 2020. “The National Film Registry (NFR) is the United States National Film Preservation Board’s (NFPB) selection of films deserving of preservation. The NFPB, established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988. The NFPB’s mission, to which the NFR contributes, is to ensure the survival, conservation, and increased public availability of America’s film heritage.” (Wikipedia)
- “The Battle of the Century” (1927)
- “The Blues Brothers” (1980)
- “Bread” (1918)
- “Buena Vista Social Club” (1999)
- “Cabin in the Sky” (1943)
- “A Clockwork Orange” (1971)
- “The Dark Knight” (2008)
- “The Devil Never Sleeps” (1994)
- “Freedom Riders” (2010)
- “Grease” (1978)
- “The Ground” (1993-2001)
- “The Hurt Locker” (2008)
- “Illusions” (1982)
- “The Joy Luck Club” (1993)
- “Kid Auto Races at Venice” (1914)
- “Lilies of the Field” (1963)
- “Losing Ground” (1982)
- “The Man with the Golden Arm” (1955)
- “Mauna Kea: Temple Under Siege” (2006)
- “Outrage” (1950)
- “Shrek” (2001)
- “Suspense” (1913)
- “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” (1971)
- “Wattstax” (1973)
- “With Car and Camera Around the World” (1929)
