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people, and to encourage filmmakers to deposit copies of their work in archives for long-term preservation. About a half of these are shown with background contextual information about the making of the film and the traditions presented. Most films on
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As of mid 2023, Folkstreams was streaming over 425 such documentaries created since 1949. The goals of
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