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Several new documentaries include footage recently licensed from UCLA Film & Television Archive’s extensive holdings:
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the many nation-shaping events of 1964, from Beatlemania to the Berkeley Free Speech protests. 1964, part of PBS’ renowned American Experience documentary series, captures the social and political rifts and advances of that turbulent year (the entire program can be viewed online at PBS). Another powerful film spotlighting the events of 1964 is Freedom Summer (2014), which centers on the efforts of civil rights activists who mobilized African Americans to register to vote in Mississippi. If you’re in the L.A. area, you can catch the film at the Pan African Film Festival Feb. 14 & Feb. 17.
And the Oscar Goes to…, a fascinating look at the 86-year history of the Academy Awards, is brought to us by the award-winning makers of The Celluloid Closet (1995). TCM will be televising the film this month.
And, lastly, a special treat for classic rock fans, the recent DVD release The Doors: R-Evolution combines rare footage, early TV appearances, the band’s own music films, and commentary from the influential band.
We’re grateful to all the artists who license material from UCLA Film & Television Archive, especially since the revenue received supports our ongoing preservation, research and access activities. For more info on licensing material from the Archive, please visit our Media Licensing page.
—Jennifer Rhee, UCLA Cinema and Media Studies.
