Why are we still able, today, to view images that were captured over 125 years ago? As we enter the digital age, audiovisual heritage seems to be a sure and obvious fact. However, much of cinema and our filmed history has been lost forever. Archivists, technicians and filmmakers from different parts of the world explain what audiovisual preservation is and why it is necessary. The documentary is a tribute to all these professionals and their important work.
Margaret Bodde has worked with Martin Scorsese for over a decade. She has been involved in several documentary projects with him, including Nothin' But The Blues (1996), a film featuring Eric Clapton which aired on PBS and was nominated for an Emmy. The Blues documentary series is a result of Scorsese's and Bodde's desire to delve deeper into the rich history of the genre, viewed through the lens of directors with personal, emotional connections to the music.