These Amazing Shadows

"The Movies that Make America"

2011 1h 28m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 75

Documentary

Synopsis

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Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.

“The Movies that Make America”

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Cast

Jeff Adachi
Self
James H. Billington
Self
Robin Blaetz
Self
Brooks Boliek
Self
Charles Burnett
Self
Jay Carr
Self
Martin Cohen
Self
Arlene Damron
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kurt Norton
Writers: Douglas Blush, Kurt Norton, Paul Mariano
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kurt Norton, shot by Frazer Bradshaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Golub. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Douglas Blush shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jeff Adachi and James H. Billington and Robin Blaetz carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Movies that Make America".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1273222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kurt Norton directs. Frazer Bradshaw behind the camera. Peter Golub scores. Douglas Blush cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Directed by Kurt Norton, shot by Frazer Bradshaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Peter Golub. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Douglas Blush shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jeff Adachi and James H. Billington and Robin Blaetz carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The Movies that Make America".
8IMDB entry: tt1273222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 75 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.