Kurt Norton

Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.

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

The Broken Promise has three chapters: The Pattern, Ripple Effect and Bending Toward Justice. Survivors, their children, politicians, scholars, activists and archival footage paint a picture of a genocide’s roots, its enduring impact through generations, and the steps individuals and governments can take to prevent recurring human rights violations.