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Poll: Most Surprising Film on the National Film Registry

A poll by yrnej
Established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, the National Film Preservation Board works to ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's film heritage. The National Film Registry selects 25 films each year showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation.

Which of these films included on the Registry surprises you most?

Discuss the list here

Results of 1,294 votes:

  1. 1.

    Please, Don't Bury Me Alive! (1976)

     
  2. 2.

    The Birth of a Nation (1915)

     
  3. 3.

    Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983)

     
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