Congressman Joaquin Castro seeking public input on Latino film nominations to National Film Registry
US Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) has launched a nationwide call for the public to suggest Latino-driven films that should be preserved in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress, according to a press release from his office.
Congressman Joaquin Castro, Hispanic Caucus seek public input on Latino film nominations to National Film Registry
Congressman Joaquin Castro and Congressional Hispanic Caucus members announced they are seeking the publicโs input for Latino-driven films to be nominated for the National Film Registry.
'Return of Jedi,' 'Selena' added to National Film Registry
This yearโs inductees into the National Film Registry include an epic Star Wars and Lord of the Ring films, projects starring Jennifer Lopez and the late Cicely Tyson along with films that took on racially motivated violence against people of color.
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โDark Knight,โ โGreaseโ added to National Film Registry
This image released by the Library of Congress shows Heath Ledger, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight." The film was added to the National Film Registry. (Warner Bros.-Library of Congress via AP)LOS ANGELES โ This year's inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic musicals and an acclaimed Batman film. The national library said this yearโs selections include a record nine films directed by women and filmmakers of color. Christopher Nolanโs 2008 Batman film โThe Dark Knightโ was a blockbuster and the top public vote-getter.