ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image

Alright kiddo, do you know what movies and videos are? They are things that people can watch, like on a TV or computer screen. Now, imagine if we wanted to keep all of those movies and videos safe and protected. That's what the Texas Archive of the Moving Image does!

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI for short) is like a big library that has lots and lots of movies and videos. But these aren't just any movies or videos. TAMI has special ones called "moving images." That means they are things that move, like home movies, television shows, and even commercials!

TAMI wants to make sure that these moving images stay safe and are never lost or forgotten. So, they collect them from all different places in Texas and then store them in a special way. They also work really hard to make sure that people can still watch and learn from these moving images, even if they were made a long, long time ago.

Finally, TAMI is like a really cool playground for people who love movies and videos. They have a website where you can watch all sorts of interesting things, like footage from famous Texas events or old commercials from the 1960s. It's a fun and educational place to explore and learn more about Texas and its history.