AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies

S00 E01 • Tuesday, Jun 16, 1998 • Jun 16 • 2h 18m

To commemorate the first century of American moviemaking, the American Film Institute has embarked on a celebration of America's greatest movies. The centerpiece of this unprecedented celebration is the selection of the 100 greatest American movies of all time, as determined by leaders from across the American film community. Choosing from a list of 400 American movies compiled by AFI historians, this blue-ribbon panel has selected the 100 greatest feature films, judging such factors as critical recognition, major award winners, popularity over time, historical significance and cultural impact. AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies was originally broadcast as a three-hour CBS Primetime Special on June 16, 1998, during which the 100 greatest movies were first revealed. This centennial celebration of American movies is unprecedented in its scope.