The Race to Save 100 Years (1997)

As the documentary points out, 85 percent of all silent pictures are gone forever because of neglect, abuse, and improper storage of original prints. This film stresses the importance of saving these and more recent films as cultural documents that have become part of our shared history. It also takes the viewer through the painstaking process of film restoration, and highlights some of the organizations and individuals who are spear-heading this movement.

Director: Scott Benson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cinematography: Joseph Montgomery, John Simmons
Editing: John de Groot
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Scott Benson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Race to Save 100 Years about?
As the documentary points out, 85 percent of all silent pictures are gone forever because of neglect, abuse, and improper storage of original prints. This film stresses the importance of saving these and more recent films as cultural documents that have become part of our shared history. It also takes the viewer through the painstaking process of film restoration, and highlights some of the organizations and individuals who are spear-heading this movement.
Who directed The Race to Save 100 Years?
The Race to Save 100 Years was directed by Scott Benson.
Who stars in The Race to Save 100 Years?
The Race to Save 100 Years stars Peter Brooks, Martin Scorsese, Ted Turner, Mary Lea Bandy, James H. Billington, Kevin Brownlow.
How long is The Race to Save 100 Years?
The Race to Save 100 Years has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Race to Save 100 Years?
The Race to Save 100 Years is a Documentary film.
Where was The Race to Save 100 Years produced?
The Race to Save 100 Years was produced in United States of America.