Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

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This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.

Cast: George Willeman, Liz Stanley, Robin Blaetz, Allen Daviau, Michael Gates, more

Director: Kurt Norton, Paul Mariano

Genres: Documentary

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Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

Overview

Cast

George Willeman

Liz Stanley

Robin Blaetz

Allen Daviau

Michael Gates

Robert A. Harris

Jan-Christopher Horak

Mick LaSalle

Ross Lipman

Diana Little

Patrick Loughney

Leonard Maltin

Roger Mayer

John Ptak

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