A Movie Trip Through Film Land was produced in 1921 for Eastman Kodak and is the earliest surviving record of how Kodak manufactured film. Upon its release, the film had an impressive run in more than 2,500 theatres worldwide. Today it is a one-of-a-kind time capsule of a Kodak that no longer exists.

In 2005, the film was restored from the only two surviving prints, neither of which was a full record of the original film. The preservation was undertaken by DeBergerac Productions and Eastman Kodak Company with the co-operation and guidance of the George Eastman Museum.

In recognition of the film’s cultural and historical importance, the Library of Congress inducted A Movie Trip Through Film Land into the National Film Registry in 2023.

About DeBergerac Productions, Inc.

Based in Rochester, New York, the birthplace of film, DeBergerac Productions is a group of aggressive conservators of media in all forms. With over 30 years of experience, the team brings a passion and respect for the filmmaker’s intention and medium.

About Mike Champlin

Preservation Specialist Mike Champlin is the owner of DeBergerac Productions. He has worked on several film restorations in collaboration with George Eastman Museum, Eastman Kodak, NASA, and the Library of Congress. He has preserved original film prints, paper audio recordings, and even video tapes rescued from a fire. Champlin has been associated with A Movie Trip Through Film Land since the only surviving prints were preserved in 2005.

Registration for this free program is recommended but not required.

This is an in-person program that will also be livestreamed at:

https://www.youtube.com/@RochesterPublicLibraryNY/streams

Sponsored by the Local History & Genealogy Division: (585) 428-8370