“Dirty Dancing,” along with another 1980s culture-changer, “Beverly Hills Cop,” are entering the Library of Congress’ registry, part of an annual group of 25 announced Tuesday that spans 115 years of filmmaking.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-17 14:01:35">December 17, 2024 at 2:01 PM EST</time>

“Dirty Dancing,” along with another 1980s culture-changer, “Beverly Hills Cop,” are entering the Library of Congress’ registry, part of an annual group of 25 announced Tuesday that spans 115 years …{ai:summary}<p>“Dirty Dancing” and “Beverly Hills Cop” are among the 25 films selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress' registry, celebrating 115 years of filmmaking. This annual recognition highlights significant contributions to American cinema. #culture</p>

‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Up in Smoke’ among movies entering the National Film Registry

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