These Amazing Shadows
Seen it?2011 | 88 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kurt Norton, Paul Mariano
- Jeff AdachiSelf
- James H. BillingtonSelf
- Robin BlaetzSelf
- Brooks BoliekSelf
- Charles BurnettSelf
- Jay CarrSelf
- Martin CohenSelf
- Arlene DamronSelf
- Julie DashSelf
- Peter CoyoteSelf