The Race to Save 100 Years (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, The Race to Save 100 Years is a documentary film directed by Scott Benson, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. As the documentary points out, 85 percent of all silent pictures are gone forever because of neglect, abuse, and improper storage of original prints. This film stresses the importance of saving these and more recent films as cultural documents that have become part of our shared history. It also takes the viewer through the painstaking process of film restoration, and highlights some of the organizations and individuals who are spear-heading this movement.
Who’s in it. The Race to Save 100 Years stars Peter Brooks as Narrator, Martin Scorsese as Himself, Ted Turner as Himself and Mary Lea Bandy as Herself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Race to Save 100 Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Race to Save 100 Years tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Race to Save 100 Years (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Race to Save 100 Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Race to Save 100 Years?
- The Race to Save 100 Years stars Peter Brooks, Martin Scorsese, Ted Turner, Mary Lea Bandy and James H. Billington.
- When was The Race to Save 100 Years released?
- The Race to Save 100 Years was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.