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- In this silent predecessor to the modern documentary, film-maker Robert J. Flaherty spends one year following the lives of Nanook and his family, Inuits living in the Arctic Circle.
- Among Alexander Calder's creations were miniature spring-loaded circus figures, made of wire. In this short film, Calder (1989-1976) talks about and demonstrates these toy-like creations. We see them spin, hop, roll, and leap. It's pure whimsy, wit, and glee.
- Describes the constant, bewildering barrage of new technologies and all the resulting societal changes those technologies bring about.
- Episodes from the life of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603), focusing on her ill-fated love affair with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
- Common farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose their ability to speak following the birth of Christ as they rush to tell all about the Savior's birth.
- This educational film emphasizes the importance of good grooming and personal hygiene habits. Clothes should always appear clean and neat, and should be appropriate to the classroom setting. (Inappropriate dress makes you uncomfortable and conspicuous, not a good thing!) The functions of the skin are examined in scientific detail. Methods for cleaning the skin are demonstrated. Besides maintaining skin and body health, good grooming habits will help you "fit in" in various social situations, and may even help a gal attract a boyfriend!
- A documentary series about child development.
- A high school student discovers that his friend is dealing drugs out of the back of his Chevelle to their classmates and younger kids and struggles with how to deal with his knowledge.
- A history of the American railroad, with an emphasis on the workers.
- This 14-minute film is designed to create an atmosphere in which people can speak seriously and openly about their thoughts and feelings concerning sexual behavior. The film concerns the conflict a young couple faces because of their different attitudes toward sex. At the point of maximum tension, the film ends and a narrator appears and poses questions to elicit a discussion of feelings, attitudes, and values. The publisher indicates that this film is appropriate for senior high students, college students, and adults. The film can be shown to a large group of students followed by a group discussion. The teacher may wish to test student knowledge of the subject prior to viewing the film as well as direct the subsequent discussion to meet the particular needs of the group. An instructor's guide accompanies the film and contains an introduction to concepts dealt with in the film, objectives to be covered, a synopsis of the film, a list of key terms, and a variety of test questions. At the end of the guide are recommended resources helpful for follow-up exercises.
- This film shows the teeming inter-dependent life of birds, insects, and mammals found in baobab trees rising out of African grasslands and semi deserts from the Sudan to South Africa.
- Arid Tsavo National Park in Kenya, examines the short ribbon of water teeming with life in the midst of a dry and thirsty land, a place called Mzima.
- Teenager Sally is starting to understand the power of emotions. Her teacher demonstrates how we sometimes become irrational without thinking by springing a rubber snake on the classroom. She realizes that by bringing reasoning to a situation, you don't have to let your feelings dictate your behavior. This knowledge allows her to make the right decision and not go with boyfriend Hank to "Lovers' Lane" after the big spring dance.
- A portrait of Frederick Douglass, the runaway slave who became an editor, orator, and statesman. Includes historical documents, period drawings, photographs, and mementos found in the Douglass home in Washington, D.C.
- Life in a northwestern Thailand border village.
- The story of the everyman who keeps finding himself at the bad end of the stick with poor customer service.
- Van Heflin Hosts a tour of some the natural wonders of America. Included are Cape Cod, Cape Hattaras, Niagra Falls, Death Valley, Yellowstone Park, The Grand Canyon and many others.