The National Film Registry
This film is the most recently released entry into the National Film Registry.
Freedom Riders
The Times of Harvey Milk
Best Documentary
In Buena Vista Social Club, this legendary American guitarist assembled the band that released their debut album in 1997.
Ry Cooder
Paul Newman's charity for children with serious medical conditions is named this, after Butch's Gang.
Hole in the Wall Camp
Name the iconic leading man who starred in two films selected for preservation in 1995.
Hint - they were originally released in two different decades.
Cary Grant
Wonder Boys
This future U.S. Representative was one of the 13 original Freedom Riders.
Popeye Doyle
This film was one of the first 25 films added to the National Film Registry in 1989.
On the Waterfront
The Power of the Dog
Best Director
In The Times of Harvey Milk, this then-mayor is shown speaking to reporters outside San Francisco’s city hall.
Dianne Feinstein
According to William Goldman, his screenplay originally was titled "The Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy." It was supposed to star Paul Newman and this action icon.
Steve McQueen
This legendary MGM producer has two movies preserved: An American in Paris and The Band Wagon.
Arthur Freed
La Strada
Best Foreign Language Film
In What Happened Miss Simone?, Nina Simone plays her song "I Love You Porgy" on this legendary figure's variety show.
Hugh Hefner
This On the Waterfront actor filmed a screen test of the Actor's Studios members Paul Newman and Joanne Woodard performing the love scene between Terry and Edie. This was done when it was uncertain if Brando would appear in the movie. Ironically, neither Newman or Woodard appeared in a film yet.
Karl Malden
The French Connection
The Fugitive
Best Supporting Actor
In Freedom Riders, she co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1961 and was on the front lines as a Freedom Rider.
Diane Nash
The Power of the Dog