Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record (1987)
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.
Director: Terry Sanders
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Robert MacNeil - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Jean-Pierre Tibi
Editing: William T. Cartwright
Production: American Film Foundation
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Terry Sanders
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record about?
- 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.
- Who directed Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record?
- Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record was directed by Terry Sanders.
- Who stars in Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record?
- Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record stars Robert MacNeil.
- How long is Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record?
- Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record?
- Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record is a Documentary film.