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# 2018 National Film Registry inductees with LOC descriptions
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# Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-144/library-of-congress-national-film-registry-turns-30/2018-12-12/
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NFR_2018 = {
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"Bad Day at Black Rock": {
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"year": 1955,
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"description": "Spencer Tracy stars as a one-armed man arriving in a desert town, uncovering dark secrets when searching for a former Japanese-American resident."
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},
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"Broadcast News": {
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"year": 1987,
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"description": "A comedy set in television news featuring Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks navigating romance and journalistic ethics."
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},
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"Brokeback Mountain": {
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"year": 2005,
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"description": "An Academy Award-winning drama depicting a secret love affair between two closeted gay ranch hands over 20 years."
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},
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"Cinderella": {
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"year": 1950,
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"description": "Disney's animated adaptation of the classic fairy tale featuring sparkling songs and breathtaking animation sequences."
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},
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"Days of Wine and Roses": {
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"year": 1962,
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"description": "Jack Lemmon portrays a man whose descent into alcoholism drags his wife into destructive behavior."
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},
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"Dixon-Wanamaker Expedition to Crow Agency": {
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"year": 1908,
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"description": "Rare documentary footage capturing Native American life, Crow Fair, and a recreation of the Battle of Little Big Horn."
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},
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"Eve's Bayou": {
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"year": 1997,
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"description": "Written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, this Southern gothic tale explores family secrets discovered by a young African-American girl."
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},
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"The Girl Without a Soul": {
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"year": 1917,
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"description": "A silent film by John H. Collins featuring Viola Dana in a dual role as twin sisters, one gifted and one troubled."
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},
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"Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy-Headed People": {
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"year": 1984,
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"description": "An animated short by Ayoka Chenzira examining African-American women's hair identity and self-acceptance."
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},
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"Hearts and Minds": {
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"year": 1974,
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"description": "Peter Davis's Academy Award-winning Vietnam War documentary examining causes, conduct, and consequences."
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},
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"Hud": {
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"year": 1963,
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"description": "Paul Newman plays a ruthless Texas rancher's son in conflict with his father over business and family values."
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},
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"The Informer": {
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"year": 1935,
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"description": "John Ford's 11th film in the registry depicts an informant during the Irish Rebellion of 1922 facing consequences for betrayal."
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},
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"Jurassic Park": {
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"year": 1993,
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"description": "Steven Spielberg's blockbuster about dinosaurs on a remote island where evolutionary manipulation has gone awry."
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},
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"The Lady From Shanghai": {
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"year": 1947,
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"description": "Orson Welles directs this stylish film noir renowned for its 'Aquarium' scene and 'Hall of Mirrors' climax."
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},
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"Leave Her to Heaven": {
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"year": 1945,
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"description": "Gene Tierney stars as a possessive femme fatale whose obsessive love masks sociopathic tendencies in vibrant Technicolor."
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},
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"Monterey Pop": {
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"year": 1968,
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"description": "D.A. Pennebaker's seminal music-festival documentary featuring Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and other iconic performers."
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},
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"My Fair Lady": {
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"year": 1964,
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"description": "George Cukor directs this opulent musical adaptation featuring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn in a tale of transformation."
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},
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"The Navigator": {
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"year": 1924,
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"description": "Buster Keaton stars as an inept millionaire stranded at sea who demonstrates ingenuity to survive."
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},
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"On the Town": {
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"year": 1949,
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"description": "Three sailors with 24 hours' shore leave in New York with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin in a musical adventure."
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},
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"One-Eyed Jacks": {
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"year": 1961,
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"description": "Marlon Brando's sole directorial effort, a Western marking the transition from Classic to New Hollywood filmmaking."
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},
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"Pickup on South Street": {
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"year": 1953,
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"description": "Samuel Fuller's Cold War thriller about a pickpocket accidentally stealing secret microfilm pursued by multiple factions."
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},
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"Rebecca": {
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"year": 1940,
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"description": "Alfred Hitchcock's first American film, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's novel about a mysterious deceased first wife's shadow."
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},
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"The Shining": {
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"year": 1980,
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"description": "Stanley Kubrick's inventive adaptation of Stephen King's novel featuring stunning visuals and iconic performances."
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},
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"Smoke Signals": {
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"year": 1998,
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"description": "The first feature film written, directed, and produced by Native Americans, offering authentic cultural perspectives."
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},
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"Something Good – Negro Kiss": {
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"year": 1898,
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"description": "A recently discovered 29-second film representing possibly the earliest example of African-American intimacy on screen."
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},
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}
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