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These Amazing Shadows(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-01-22
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Time: 1h 28m
The Movies that Make America
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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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Gravitas Docufilms
Movie: These Amazing Shadows
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jeff Adachi
Self
Charles Burnett
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Julie Dash
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Peter Coyote
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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.
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2011-01-22
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The Movies that Make America
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