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May 1
36m 57s

What We Lose If We Don’t Preserve Film

NO FILM SCHOOL
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In this episode, GG Hawkins of No Film School sits down with Ben Roberts, Chief Executive of the British Film Institute (BFI), for a powerful conversation on the cultural and creative necessity of film preservation. As the BFI celebrates the 90th anniversary of its National Archive and launches its new BFI America initiative, Roberts shares deep insights int ... Show More
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