The Days of Our Years (1955)
A minister reflects on the devastating traumas and injuries of railroad workers in his congregation.
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Knockhatch Animal Conservation: A Short Documentary
A short documentary where we learn about the endangered lemurs, owls and otters from the Knockhatch Conservation staff.
Aidez l'Espagne (1969)
The Colegio de Arquitectos de Catalunya commissioned Pere Portabella to make this film for the Joan Miró retrospective exhibit in 1969. There were heated discussions on whether it would be prudent to screen the film during the exhibit. Portabella took the following stance: "either both films are screened or they don't screen any" and, finally, both Miro l'Altre and Aidez l'Espagne were shown. The film was made by combining newsreels and film material from the Spanish Civil War with prints by Miró from the series "Barcelona" (1939-1944). The film ends with the painter's "pochoir" known as Aidez l'Espagne.
Suspension: The Ultimate Body Experience (1999)
A look into the world of body piercing and suspension and the people who do it.
Piping Hot (1959)
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LSD-25 (1967)
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Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History (2019)
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The Nation at Your Fingertips (1951)
Promotional film introducing self-service long-distance dialing using a prototype service in Englewood, New Jersey. Demonstrates how direct dial and the new area code system enable callers to make contact instantly without operator assistance.
Dead Serious (1987)
Based on the book by Jane Mersky Leder, Dead Serious is an educational documentary that tackles the serious issue of teen suicide.
The Creation Of Life (1948)
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Extreme Life & Death: The Blair Witches of Shockumentaries, Part One (2000)
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Extreme Life & Death: The Blair Witches of Shockumentaries, Part Two (2000)
A compilation of accidents, disasters, death, mayhem, and human feats caught on tape.
2012: Time for Change (2010)
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Saying No (1982)
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Anamorphosis (1993)
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Integral Anatomy, Vol. 1: Skin and Superficial Fascia (2005)
Gil Hedley, Ph.D., former massage therapist and Rolfer, dissects a cadaver in order to teach bodyworkers and other interested students about the integument and superficial fascia.
Integral Anatomy, Vol. 2: Deep Fascia and Muscle (2005)
Gil Hedley, Ph.D., former massage therapist and Rolfer, dissects a cadaver in order to teach bodyworkers and other interested students about the interconnectedness of muscle and deep fascia.
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Gil Hedley, Ph.D., former massage therapist and Rolfer, dissects a cadaver in order to teach bodyworkers and other interested students about the fascia of the viscera and cranium.
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