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Report from the Front1944This short documentary was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.6.06.6
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers1980 • 51 minDocumentaryThis documentary celebrates the history and uses of garlic, exploring its importance in cooking for centuries. Chef Alice Waters discusses how garlic enhances dishes. A musical score complements the film's sensory exploration…7.57.3
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Portrait of Jason1967 • 105 minDocumentarySet in the 1960s, the film centers on Jason Holliday, who portrays Aaron Payne, a young cabaret performer and streetwise hustler. The story offers a direct look at Holliday's life as he…6.47.0
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The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes1972 • 32 minDocumentaryThis film follows forensic pathologists as they conduct autopsies in a busy morgue. The atmosphere is serious and methodical, with each finding revealing details about the deceased's life. The process of uncovering…6.36.9
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Interviews with My Lai Veterans1971 • 22 minFive former American soldiers who participated in the March 16, 1968 attack on My Lai share their recollections. They recount the orders they received before the attack, what they anticipated encountering, and…6.07.4
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins1968 • 31 minLes Blank's film captures the essence of legendary Texas blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins. The movie features interviews with Hopkins and a performance. It was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.7.87.7
Dry Wood1973 • 37 minLes Blank’s short documentary, *Dry Wood*, captures the life, food, music, and celebrations of the Louisiana Delta through the stories and music of Cajun legends Bois Sec Ardoin and Canray Fontenot. Preserved…6.26.7
Taboo: The Single and the LP1980 • 53 minDocumentary, DramaThis film blends documentary and family drama, unfolding a series of compelling events sparked by a simple message found in a public restroom. It provides a raw look at human desires, relationships,…5.17.1
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment1963 • 52 minOver two days surrounding the University of Alabama integration crisis, five camera crews document President John F. Kennedy, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Alabama Governor George Wallace, Deputy Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach,…6.97.7
I Am Joaquin1969 • 20 minThis experimental film uses a poem to explore Chicano culture in the United States. The film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2017.5.06.3
