The Library of Congress has added 25 films, including "Home Alone," "Apollo 13," and "12 Years a Slave," to the National Film Registry, chosen for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic importance.
The diverse selection spans over 100 years and includes iconic Disney movies, sci-fi flicks, and other genres, bringing the total number of films in the Registry to 875. Among the notable selections are two recent holiday classics, reflecting the Registry's mission to preserve American film heritage. The 1990 film "Home Alone" is described as embedded in American culture as a holiday classic, while Tim Burton's 1993 animated favorite "The Nightmare Before Christmas" has become a Yuletide and Halloween tradition.
Celebrating the additions, Turner Classic Movies will host a special screening of selected films, and the Library of Congress will hold holiday screenings of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Home Alone."
The National Film Registry, established in 1988, now boasts 875 selections intended to represent the breadth and depth of American film heritage. This year's additions range from the 1921 film "A Movie Trip Through Filmland" to the 2013 Oscar-winning "12 Years a Slave." Directors Ron Howard and Steve McQueen expressed their appreciation for including their respective films, "Apollo 13" and "12 Years a Slave," recognizing their cultural and historical significance.
The selection process involves choosing films for preservation that showcase the diversity of American experiences, from sci-fi classics to documentaries reflecting social justice issues and historical events. The films will be preserved for posterity, contributing to the nation's film legacy.
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