A documentary describing the devastating deterioration of intellectual documents such as pamphlets, photographs, films, drawings, and maps. Assesses the situation, demonstrates preservation and restoration techniques, and suggests ways to prevent deterioration in the future. Features remarks by several experts, writers, and historians, such as James Michener, Barbara Tuchman, Daniel Boorstin, and Vartan Gregorian.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- American Film Foundation
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Top Cast
Robert MacNeil as Narrator
Top Crew
Terry Sanders · Director, Writer
Ben Maddow · Writer
William T. Cartwright · Editor
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