Movies and TvShows featuring "library-of-congress" theme.

A historian named Benjamin Gates embarks on a mission to find the famous Templar Treasure. With the clue given by his grandfather, Ben sets out to locate the national treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States and Freemasons during the American Revolutionary War. He must outsmart a team of mercenaries led by Ian Howe who are also after the treasure. Alongside his friend Riley and Dr. Abigail Chase, Ben deciphers ancient clues and navigates through dangerous obstacles to protect the family name and ultimately uncover the hidden treasure.

Benjamin Gates, the great-great-grandson of Thomas Gates, tries to clear his ancestor's name in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by following a clue in John Wilkes Booth's diary. With the help of his team and a book of secrets, they embark on a globetrotting adventure to find the hidden City of Gold and unravel the conspiracy surrounding the assassination.

Jerry and Rachel are two strangers who receive mysterious instructions from a woman they have never met. They are forced to follow her commands to avoid being apprehended by the FBI. With the help of a powerful AI system, they navigate dangerous situations and discover a plot to eliminate the executive branch of the U.S. government.

In June 1972, reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. They follow the money and discover a secret fund controlled by John Mitchell, along with other key players in the Committee to Re-Elect the President. As they gather evidence and face a cover-up, they continue their investigation, leading to convictions and the eventual resignation of Nixon.

In this biography comedy drama, a man named Clifford Irving writes a fake autobiography of the enigmatic billionaire Howard Hughes, fooling the publishing industry and the world. As his lie spirals out of control, Clifford must navigate a web of deception and maintain the facade of truth.

In 'Born Yesterday,' a wealthy tycoon hires a journalist to educate his uncultured mistress. As she becomes more sophisticated, she starts to question her relationship and the corrupt political world around her.

Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003) is a documentary film that presents readings of interviews with former slaves, providing a powerful and emotional glimpse into their experiences. The film showcases the impact of slavery on individuals and the importance of preserving their stories. Through these narratives, viewers gain insight into the realities of slavery and the resilience of those who endured it.

These Amazing Shadows is a documentary film that explores the significance of film preservation and the role of the National Film Registry in preserving American cinema. It delves into the art of filmmaking, the importance of film restoration, and the appreciation of film as a form of art.

Film, the Living Record of Our Memory (2021) is a documentary that highlights the significance of film preservation and the work done by film archives. It explores the value of cinephilia and the importance of maintaining a film archive as a vital resource for future generations.

In the Border States follows the story of a Union soldier who is helped by a stranger as he hides from Confederate soldiers. He forms a bond with a little girl and her sister, and together they navigate through the dangers of the war. The soldier is wounded and has to rely on the kindness of others to survive. Eventually, he returns home, where he is reunited with his family. The film explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the impact of war on individuals and families.

In the heart of New York City, a skilled thief becomes trapped in a dangerous game of international espionage when he steals a top-secret document. With his life on the line, he must navigate a treacherous world of spies, surveillance, and betrayal.

Button Gwinett Brown is a freshman congressman on a mission to rid Washington of corruption. He quickly runs afoul of the powerful Senator Norton...

A woman's life falls to pieces when she's caught cheating on her husband.

The Méliès Mystery is a captivating documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Georges Méliès, a visionary filmmaker who revolutionized cinema. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film reveals the fascinating journey of Méliès, from his early career as a magician to his groundbreaking contributions to the world of cinema. This thought-provoking documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of a true film pioneer.

Montana cattleman Austin Brandt is jilted by Rosemary, who elopes with stranger Royce Greer, but he is consoled by his twenty-year-old niece Joan. Rosemary later returns to Custer City to run a dance hall with her husband, who mistreats her.

An examination of the intimate life of America's most consequential president, Abraham Lincoln. As told by preeminent Lincoln scholars and never before seen photographs and letters, Lincoln's romantic relationships with men is detailed. The lens is widened into the history of human sexual fluidity and focuses on the profound differences between sexual mores of the 19th century and those we hold today.

Society girl Eva Ricardo is sent to a seaside New England village to live with her maiden aunt by her father after he loses all his money in speculation. There she falls in love..

Joe (Tearle) and Bessie (Ayres), living in sin and just scraping by. Bessie thinks Joe has stolen their meagre savings, so she leaves him and becomes a manicurist eventually marrying a wealthy man who turns out to be stingy and cruel. Joe saves heiress Marion (Mills) from drowning, makes good as a civil engineer and eventually marries her. Joe and Bessie meet again by chance and Joe, in helping her to keep her secret, incurs Marion's jealousy. Bessie, extorted by a former acquaintance in desperation, decides to tell everything to her husband. However, to aid Joe she accuses Wallace (Miljan), with whom Marion is preparing to go away. Finally, Joe and Marion are reconciled, but Bessie learns that the world never forgives a woman who sins even when she has reformed.

Jean, a wealthy young Canadian back from a trip to Europe, meets and falls for Carmen, a pretty young Spanish girl. They marry and have a daughter, but soon afterward Jean discovers his wife is having an affair. She takes her daughter and leaves him, and Jean's luck gets even worse--he loses his business in a fire and his thieving father-in-law steals what little money he has left.

Early silent screen leading man Roy Stewart played a dual-role in this independently produced "Northwestern" about identical twins, separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the law.