# 2018 National Film Registry inductees with LOC descriptions
# Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-144/library-of-congress-national-film-registry-turns-30/2018-12-12/

NFR_2018 = {
    "Bad Day at Black Rock": {
        "year": 1955,
        "description": "Spencer Tracy stars as a one-armed man arriving in a desert town, uncovering dark secrets when searching for a former Japanese-American resident."
    },
    "Broadcast News": {
        "year": 1987,
        "description": "A comedy set in television news featuring Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks navigating romance and journalistic ethics."
    },
    "Brokeback Mountain": {
        "year": 2005,
        "description": "An Academy Award-winning drama depicting a secret love affair between two closeted gay ranch hands over 20 years."
    },
    "Cinderella": {
        "year": 1950,
        "description": "Disney's animated adaptation of the classic fairy tale featuring sparkling songs and breathtaking animation sequences."
    },
    "Days of Wine and Roses": {
        "year": 1962,
        "description": "Jack Lemmon portrays a man whose descent into alcoholism drags his wife into destructive behavior."
    },
    "Dixon-Wanamaker Expedition to Crow Agency": {
        "year": 1908,
        "description": "Rare documentary footage capturing Native American life, Crow Fair, and a recreation of the Battle of Little Big Horn."
    },
    "Eve's Bayou": {
        "year": 1997,
        "description": "Written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, this Southern gothic tale explores family secrets discovered by a young African-American girl."
    },
    "The Girl Without a Soul": {
        "year": 1917,
        "description": "A silent film by John H. Collins featuring Viola Dana in a dual role as twin sisters, one gifted and one troubled."
    },
    "Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy-Headed People": {
        "year": 1984,
        "description": "An animated short by Ayoka Chenzira examining African-American women's hair identity and self-acceptance."
    },
    "Hearts and Minds": {
        "year": 1974,
        "description": "Peter Davis's Academy Award-winning Vietnam War documentary examining causes, conduct, and consequences."
    },
    "Hud": {
        "year": 1963,
        "description": "Paul Newman plays a ruthless Texas rancher's son in conflict with his father over business and family values."
    },
    "The Informer": {
        "year": 1935,
        "description": "John Ford's 11th film in the registry depicts an informant during the Irish Rebellion of 1922 facing consequences for betrayal."
    },
    "Jurassic Park": {
        "year": 1993,
        "description": "Steven Spielberg's blockbuster about dinosaurs on a remote island where evolutionary manipulation has gone awry."
    },
    "The Lady From Shanghai": {
        "year": 1947,
        "description": "Orson Welles directs this stylish film noir renowned for its 'Aquarium' scene and 'Hall of Mirrors' climax."
    },
    "Leave Her to Heaven": {
        "year": 1945,
        "description": "Gene Tierney stars as a possessive femme fatale whose obsessive love masks sociopathic tendencies in vibrant Technicolor."
    },
    "Monterey Pop": {
        "year": 1968,
        "description": "D.A. Pennebaker's seminal music-festival documentary featuring Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and other iconic performers."
    },
    "My Fair Lady": {
        "year": 1964,
        "description": "George Cukor directs this opulent musical adaptation featuring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn in a tale of transformation."
    },
    "The Navigator": {
        "year": 1924,
        "description": "Buster Keaton stars as an inept millionaire stranded at sea who demonstrates ingenuity to survive."
    },
    "On the Town": {
        "year": 1949,
        "description": "Three sailors with 24 hours' shore leave in New York with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin in a musical adventure."
    },
    "One-Eyed Jacks": {
        "year": 1961,
        "description": "Marlon Brando's sole directorial effort, a Western marking the transition from Classic to New Hollywood filmmaking."
    },
    "Pickup on South Street": {
        "year": 1953,
        "description": "Samuel Fuller's Cold War thriller about a pickpocket accidentally stealing secret microfilm pursued by multiple factions."
    },
    "Rebecca": {
        "year": 1940,
        "description": "Alfred Hitchcock's first American film, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's novel about a mysterious deceased first wife's shadow."
    },
    "The Shining": {
        "year": 1980,
        "description": "Stanley Kubrick's inventive adaptation of Stephen King's novel featuring stunning visuals and iconic performances."
    },
    "Smoke Signals": {
        "year": 1998,
        "description": "The first feature film written, directed, and produced by Native Americans, offering authentic cultural perspectives."
    },
    "Something Good – Negro Kiss": {
        "year": 1898,
        "description": "A recently discovered 29-second film representing possibly the earliest example of African-American intimacy on screen."
    },
}