The Race to Save 100 Years
Oct 17, 1997 · 57m
Director
Scott BensonOverview
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.
Cast of The Race to Save 100 Years
Crew of The Race to Save 100 Years
About The Race to Save 100 Years
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…
When was The Race to Save 100 Years released?
The Race to Save 100 Years was released on October 17, 1997.
How long is The Race to Save 100 Years?
The Race to Save 100 Years runs 57 minutes.
Who directed The Race to Save 100 Years?
The Race to Save 100 Years was directed by Scott Benson.
Who is in the cast of The Race to Save 100 Years?
The cast of The Race to Save 100 Years includes Peter Brooks (Self / Narrator), Martin Scorsese (Self), Ted Turner (Self), Mary Lea Bandy (Self) and James H. Billington (Self).