Library of Congress National Film Registry

The Library of Congress Librarian names 25 films to the National Film Registry reflecting genres from American History. This year the films represent years from 1891 (yes, I mean 1891)--Newark Athlete--to 1996--Study of a River. The Registry currently numbers 550 films.

The films that are considered may be nominated each year by the public. Nominate your favorite film for the 2011 Registry, keeping in mind that it must be at least 10 years old and “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” (from LOC website) No more than 50 titles may be nominated per individual.

A documentary, These Amazing Shadows, revealing the importance of the National Film Registry and how these selections are made will premiere at the Sundance Festival in January, 2011. Stay tuned for reviews on this.

Click on the link below to read more about each of the 25 films listed. Many of these may be requested through the library catalog.

Films Selected to the 2010 National Film Registry

1. Airplane (1980)
2. All the President’s Men (1976)
3. The Bargain (1914)
4. Cry of Jazz (1959)
5. Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB (1967)
6. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
7. The Exorcist (1973)
8. The Front Page (1931)
9. Grey Gardens (1976)
10. I Am Joaquin (1969)
11. It’s a Gift (1934)
12. Let There Be Light (1946)
13. Lonesome (1928)
14. Make Way For Tomorrow (1937)
15. Malcolm X (1992)
16. McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971)
17. Newark Athlete (1891)
18. Our Lady of the Sphere (1969)
19. The Pink Panther (1964)
20. Preservation of the Sign Language (1913)
21. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
22. Study of a River (1996)
23. Tarantella (1940)
24. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
25. A Trip Down Market Street (1906)

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