Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record

Slow Fires: On the Preservation of the Human Record 1987 Directed by Terry Sanders

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.

Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company American Film Foundation

Release Date 1 January 1987

58 mins