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Our collections span the world and tell a century of stories, scroll down to explore. 

Americana and beyond, Kinolibrary’s US Lifestyles collection jumps the white picket fence and hits the open road. This collection emphasises the fun and fascinating idiosyncrasies which make up the melting pot of American life.

A collection of mid century footage showing the suburban American dream with schools, white picket fences and cheerleaders.

Americana

African American Life

From scaffolders working on the tallest skyscrapers, to prospectors digging for oil, Kinolibrary’s collections tell a story of American industry, including car manufacturing in Detroit, the tech boom in Silicone Valley and much more.

US Work and Industry

Yuppies, yachts, champagne, convertibles, mansions, shopping and luxury resorts - footage from 1950s-1980s

US Wealthy Lifestyle

Highway driving from 1950s - 1980s across different American landscapes, point of view shots and motels. Many clips 2K from 16mm or 4K from 35mm

US Road Trips

Exploring music, food, religion and poverty, the collection vividly documents African-American life through exciting performances and interviews with blues musicians in small-town Texas, at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and a Louisiana juke joint. Films feature black musical icons like Professor Longhair, Lightnin' Hopkins and Allen Toussaint.

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