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Over the last 30 years, The Library of Congress’ National Film Registry has added 750 titles that have been deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” The latest round of inductees saw 25 new films added to the Registry to be preserved under the National Film Preservation Act.

“The National Film Registry turns 30 this year and for those three decades, we have been recognizing, celebrating, and preserving this distinctive medium. These cinematic treasures must be protected because they document our history, culture, hopes and dreams,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

Among the new additions are Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Jurassic Park, Stanley Kubrick’s adaption of Stephen King’s The Shining, the Monterey Pop documentary, Ang Lee’s reimagining of Larry McMurtry’s Brokeback Mountain, and Best Picture winners My Fair Lady, and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca. 

Additional inductees include Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), Broadcast News (1987), Cinderella (1950), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), Dixon-Wanamaker Expedition to Crow Agency (1908), Eve’s Bayou (1997), The Girl Without a Soul (1917), Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy-Headed People (1984), Hearts and Minds (1974), Hud (1963), The Informer (1935), The Lady From Shanghai (1947), Leave Her to Heaven (1945), The Navigator (1924), On the Town (1949), One-Eyed Jacks (1961), Pickup on South Street (1953), Smoke Signals (1998), and Something Good – Negro Kiss (1898).