Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced the 2024 selection this morning.
The selections bring the number of feature titles in the registry to 900.
Some films are among the 2 million moving image collection items held in the Library of Congress.
(Clockwise from top left) ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ (1984), ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (1974), ‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987) and ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ (1982)Everett
The public submitted nominations of more than 6,700 titles for consideration this year.
Films reflect our nations history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come.
Cinemas reinforce those memorable communal experiences when many of us are looking for ways to build bridges and connect.
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Two movies this year feature the work of Edward James Olmos:Mi FamiliaandAmerican Me.
Two films this year rep Cheech Marins first titles in the registry:Up in SmokeandSpy Kids.
Two films selected this year were produced by Lou Adler:American MeandUp in Smoke.
The film was based on the novel of the same name by David Seals.
Deaf characters and culture are represented in two films this year: 1962sThe Miracle WorkerandCompensation.
