Valley Town: A Study of Machines and Men (1940)
A documentary examining the effects of industrial automation on a small American town.
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Ray CollinsMayor (voice)
Herbert Rudley- Olive Stanton
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Young Picasso (2019)
Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time - and right up until his death in 1973 he was the most prolific of artists. Many films have dealt with these later years - the art, the affairs and the wide circle of friends. But where did this all begin? What made Picasso in the first place? Too long ignored, it is time to look at the early years of Picasso; the upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements.
Hamlet (1984)
The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain present an abridged version of Shakespeare's play, with explanatory links and introductions by Martin Jarvis. Following the presentation of the play, members of the company are shown in a workshop with actor-director Ron Daniels.
From One Second to the Next (2013)
Stories of serious traffic accidents caused by texting and driving are told by the perpetrators and surviving victims.
Bacterial World (2016)
Coming in all shapes and sizes, bacteria are present in every corner of the Earth. Their purposes and types are even more diverse, with only 1% being truly harmful. Dive into the world of Bacteria to experience the latest discoveries and scientific knowledge surrounding these plentiful and necessary microbes.
Phone (1974)
A primer on proper phone manners produced for the New Zealand Post Office.
Safe Crossing: An EGG-cellent Idea! (1998)
This video reinforces the importance of safe crossing and loading/unloading behaviors for primary age students. In the story, the main character goes on an adventure with his pet dinosaur “EGG” to stress the dangers of the loading zone.
The Road of Health (1938)
The lecturer shows a microcinematographic sequence of spirochaetes and drawings of the gonoccus (the bacteria responsible for syphilis and gonorrhea). He then turns to an easel and begins to draw 'the road of health'; the cartoon takes this up in magic drawing, in a style that is highly reminiscent of the 'Giro the Germ' series made for the Health and Cleanliness Council a few years before.
Learning to Live (1964)
A basic sex education film designed for young engaged couples.
Martha Stewart: Martha's Favorite Cookies (2006)
Make any occasion special with everybody's favorite sweet snack: cookies! In this easy-to-follow guide, domestic diva Martha Stewart shares recipe secrets to 33 of her most scrumptious baked treats. Geared toward experienced bakers and beginners alike, the collection includes recipes and tips for making an astonishing array of cookies, including rolled, molded, bar, refrigerator, drop and sandwich varieties.
Rhapsody of Steel (1959)
Animated industrial movie about the steel industry.
Decision for Chemistry (1954)
Surveys the role of chemistry in American life and the central role of the people, products, and plants of Monsanto.
Electricity (1971)
A Disney Educational Program that introduces young audiences to electricity through film and song.
First Aid (1943)
This short film is a humorous look at basic first aid techniques for mishaps that often occur around the house.
Communicating Non-Defensively (1982)
A 1980s educational video that teaches the view how to communicate more effectively in the workplace.
Dead Is Dead (1974)
An educational video exploring drug addiction, including footage of real-life addicts going through rehab therapy.
Manufactured Landscapes (2006)
MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES is the striking new documentary on the world and work of renowned artist Edward Burtynsky. Internationally acclaimed for his large-scale photographs of “manufactured landscapes”—quarries, recycling yards, factories, mines and dams—Burtynsky creates stunningly beautiful art from civilization’s materials and debris.