National Film Registry | Happenings Today

The National Film Registry is a collection of films selected by the United States National Film Preservation Board for preservation due to their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. The registry highlights the importance of film preservation and its impact on popular culture. The registry's selection process involves a thorough evaluation of each film's significance, with input from film scholars, critics, and industry professionals. The National Film Preservation Board is composed of film scholars, critics, and industry professionals. The registry has preserved films like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The registry has inspired similar preservation initiatives in other countries and has partnered with organizations like the Library of Congress and the American Film Institute.