Film

'Purple Rain,' 'Amadeus,' 'Boys Don't Cry,' 'Clerks' Enter National Film Registry


Library of Congress adds record seven female-directed films to national registry


Boys Don’t Cry scene with Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank)

Alum’s directorial debut ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ added to National Film Registry

Kimberly Peirce, AB'90, at Logan Center

Kimberly Peirce reflects on how UChicago shaped her filmmaking career

Prof. Jacqueline Najuma Stewart

Humanities Day keynote to examine how home movies represent cultural history

Ron McAdow

Going nuts! Alum’s peanut-driven animations charm audiences

Something Good Kiss reel preview

Academy honors UChicago scholar who identified historic on-screen kiss

Screenshot from Framing Agnes

UChicago scholars examine decades of trans history in Tribeca film debut

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In 1963, a student filmed history. Today, his movie is earning Oscar buzz.

This Early Film Depicting Black Love Went Hidden For Years