What is the main purpose of the National Film Registry?
The National Film Registry adds at least 50 culturally significant American films each year.
Match the film to its year of release:
Citizen Kane
The Godfather
Casablanca
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
Which of these is NOT a core criterion for a film's selection for preservation?
Public nomination plays no role in the selection of films for the National Film Registry.
Match the film to its key characteristic:
The Godfather
Singin’ in the Rain
Casablanca
Citizen Kane
Portrays power, loyalty, and family
Studies ambition and loss
Musical about Hollywood's shift to sound
Blends romance and wartime intrigue
Which type of event can elevate a film's cultural significance?
Films that reinforce prevailing ideologies are never considered culturally significant.
Match the film to a famous quote:
The Wizard of Oz
Casablanca
Citizen Kane
The Godfather
"There's no place like home."
"Here’s looking at you, kid."
"I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse."
"Rosebud."
How many films are added to the National Film Registry each year?
Selection for the National Film Registry is primarily based on a film's commercial success.
Match the film to its primary theme:
12 Angry Men
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
It’s a Wonderful Life
The Wizard of Oz
Courage and belonging
Justice, bias, and duty
Purpose and kindness
Courage, friendship, and hope
Who makes the final decision on which films are added to the National Film Registry?
The Registry primarily focuses on Hollywood feature films and excludes other formats.
Match the director to their renowned film:
Francis Ford Coppola
George Lucas
Orson Welles
Michael Curtiz
Citizen Kane
The Godfather
Casablanca
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
What does a film's cultural significance often reflect or influence?
A film's selection for the Registry requires it to be an endorsement of its ideology or content.
Match the cultural impact to its description:
Reflection of Culture
Political Influence
Cultural Preservation
Identity and Representation
Films mirror values and social norms
Films reinforce or challenge ideologies
Portrayals of underrepresented groups
Films capture and preserve diverse experiences
What is one way films foster empathy and understanding?
Only blockbusters are considered for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Match the film type to its eligibility for the National Film Registry:
Hollywood features
Documentaries
Home movies
Experimental films
Eligible
Eligible
Eligible
Eligible
What is a characteristic of iconic characters from Registry films?
Anniversaries or re-releases of films never trigger a major reevaluation.
Match the film to its contribution:
Gone with the Wind
The Wizard of Oz
Lawrence of Arabia
Raging Bull
Bold color and inventive effects
Complex figures in 1939
Sweeping desert vistas
Standout artistry
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