The Little Mermaid in 35mm 

Added to the National Film Registry in 2022. 
 
Ariel, a free-spirited and headstrong mermaid with a perpetual curiosity about humans, falls in love with Prince Eric after rescuing him from a shipwreck. In order to fulfill her desire to become human, Ariel makes a deal with Ursula, the evil sea witch, who takes Ariel’s voice in exchange. Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, this animated musical feature was composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman’s first collaboration with Disney as a team, marking the beginning of what is frequently referred to as the Disney Renaissance era. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning Original Score and Original Song for “Under The Sea.”