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The A/V Geeks Film Archive is an ephemeral film collection curated by Skip Elsheimer. What started as a hobby more than ten years is now a lifetime commitment. His collection has grown to over 25,000 films gathered from school auctions, thrift stores, closets and dumpsters. He presents themed film shows in his home base of Raleigh, North Carolina and he's taken his shows on the road across the United States. Films from Skip's archive have been released on DVDs. For more information about A/V Gee...
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Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded thanks to contributions from this project: www.indiegogo.com/avgeeks100miles The American Social Health Association was always experimenting with new ways to educate the public about venereal disease. They helped produce the first VD education film, "Fit to Fight", in 1918 in order to educate soldiers being shipped abroad to fight in the first World War. Although this popular TV public service announcement...
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Topics: venereal disease, PSA, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Topics: venereal disease, PSA, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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,...
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Topics: Adolescence, Sex instruction, Sex role.
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Topics: Adolescence, Sex instruction, Sex role.
This video chronicles the logistics of building an orbiting laboratory in space. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, International Space Station
Topics: NASA, International Space Station
Teenage Years Series Presents Marlo Thomas leading preadolescent and adolescent girls in an informal discussion about their changing bodies and emotions. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Shows the first manned mission in the U.S. Apollo manned lunar landing program. Shows three astronauts living and working aboard the Apollo command module during the 11-day flight. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Apollo 7
Topics: NASA, Apollo 7
Film presents a series of vignettes on the subject of women who are growing older.
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Topic: gender
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Topic: gender
Presents the story of a fifteen-year-old girl who experiences her menstrual period, describing the reaction of the girl and her sixteen-year-old boyfriend as they learn more about the subject of menstruation.
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Topics: Sex Education., Physiology., Reproduction., Women.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 17 reviews )
Topics: Sex Education., Physiology., Reproduction., Women.
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Compares the reactions of a normal human infant between the ages of 10 and 14.5 months to psychological tests, and the responses of a chimpanzee companion, age 7.5 to 12 months, to the same tests. Brings out the effects of different rates of growth and learning abilities and illustrates the capacity of the animal to outdo the child in many tests. Includes hand preference, startle reaction time, delayed reaction, cap-on-head, detour, tickle, ice and rotation test. To license this film and get a...
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NASA Kids Science News segment explaining how the internet works.
Topics: NASA, KSNN, Server, Computer, Internet, Pages, Website, Address, KSNN, Link, Computer Mouse,...
Topics: NASA, KSNN, Server, Computer, Internet, Pages, Website, Address, KSNN, Link, Computer Mouse,...
Illustrates the life of a family of the year 1999 A.D. living in a house that is completely functional in terms of advanced technology. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC . ***The quality of this clips isn't the best. We've located another print which we hope to digitize and get online sometime soon..
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Topics: future, Ford Motor, Wink Martindale, computers, Internet
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Topics: future, Ford Motor, Wink Martindale, computers, Internet
This trippy tribute to our country's 200th birthday was funded by a Bicentennial Project Grant and animated by Vincent Collins who made other psychedelic cartoons. This film was produced by the United States Information Agency -the government's propaganda agency. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )
Topics: patriotism, propaganda
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Topics: patriotism, propaganda
Shows how to render necessary assistance in the emergency delivery of a baby. Tells how to determine when delivery is too imminent to risk transportation to a hospital and outlines procedures to follow during and immediately after delivery. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
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In The Case of the Barking Dogs, the tree house detectives have yet another mystery to solve. Many of the neighborhoods in Big City are experiencing a problem with their pooches barking late at night and early in the morning. The barking is even affecting some of the tree house detectives. They have a big test soon and they need to get some sleep! The tree house detectives visit their friend Dr. D, a retired science professor, for advise on where to start their investigation. With his...
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Topics: NASA, SCIfiles, science
favorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: NASA, SCIfiles, science
Achieves a first revolution rendezvous and docking. Includes extravehicular activity with astronaut Richard Gordon attaching a tether to the Agena for station keeping exercises. Points out that the Agena burn propels astronauts Conrad and Gordon to a new altitude record of 739.4 nautical miles with an utterly fantastic view of the earth. Features the first fully automatic reentry in the Gemini Program. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact...
Topics: NASA, Gemini 11
Topics: NASA, Gemini 11
The rude, clumsy puppet Mr. Bungle shows kids how to behave in the school cafeteria - the assumption being that kids actually want to behave during lunch. This film has a cult following since it appeared on a Pee Wee Herman HBO special. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: social engineering, puppet chaos
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Topics: social engineering, puppet chaos
This 15-minute video shows the extensive testing procedures applied to the Mercury spacecraft before rollout. It also shows the rollout, launch attempts, and the final launch. A failed launch occurred on November 21, 1960 due to an electrical malfunction, but Mercury-Redstone 1A was launched successfully on December 17, 1960. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Mercury
Topics: NASA, Mercury
The story of what science has learned about the human senses and how they function. Includes documentary sequences. Subtitle files thanks to Elizabeth Hillman: GatewaysToTheMind.qt.smil GatewaysToTheMind.en_US.qt.txt To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Presents the origin of the banjo, the development of southern folk music and its influence upon Americans. Pete Seeger plays his banjo and narrates the story. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )
Topic: American folk music
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )
Topic: American folk music
In hopes of keeping kids' attention, social engineering films would often use supernatural elements to make their points. In this film, we see a magic talking mirror that reflects bratty kids as clowns. Most of the misbehaving kids understand how their behavior is disruptive and make amends. Surprisingly, one kid doesnt care if he is a "clown" and continues being a jerk probably for the rest of his life. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film...
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Topic: social engineering
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Topic: social engineering
Begins with the unmanned Gemini I launch in early 1964 and concludes with the recovery of the Gemini II space capsule following the early January 1965 launch. Explains the purposes behind the Gemini Program in testing the various systems and sub-systems necessary to manned space flight. Explains the intricacies of the various systems, their purposes and functions. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Gemini 1
Topics: NASA, Gemini 1
Traces the major accomplishments of the Gemini manned space-flight program and their relationships to the Apollo lunar landing program. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: NASA, Gemini 12
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Topics: NASA, Gemini 12
On the surface, this film may seem like an average science film about time and space, but like most of films from the Moody Institute of Science, there is an ulterior motive. The films host Irwin Moon had an interest in science as a child and later incorporated that interest into his life as a pastor. He would tour the country giving his Sermons of Science where the marvels of science provide the visible evidence of a Divine plan of creation. His work with GIs during World War II showed him the...
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Topic: religion vs. science
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Topic: religion vs. science
Demonstrates how observations and supercomputer models are used as tools in studying the earth and space sciences. v
Topics: NASA, earth science, visualizations
Topics: NASA, earth science, visualizations
Shows the view of the spacecraft turning around, adapter jettison, re-entry control systems thrusters firing, parachute deployment and recovery of the spacecraft as recorded by on-board cameras of the Gemini II spacecraft. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Gemini 2
Topics: NASA, Gemini 2
Duncan Hines Cake Mix Commercial
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Topic: commercial
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Topic: commercial
This film details the techniques used by amateur and professional shoplifters to steal over $6 billion in merchandise annually. Emphasizing how much of this stealing could be prevented ... A convicted shoplifter displays stealing methods under actual conditions and explains how employees could have prevented the thefts.
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Topics: Shoplifting, Retail trade -- Security measures.
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Topics: Shoplifting, Retail trade -- Security measures.
Illustrates various roles of the horse in modern life, and traces the development and training of a colt until he becomes a prize saddle horse at three years of age. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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This film was made to instruct police officers on the basics of childbirth and to show them an actual birth - mostly so they wouldn't panic or pass out when confronted with such a scenario. WARNING! The poor acting by actual police officers and doctors and low production values in this film make the live birth scene even more shocking than others from this genre. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: police training, miracle of birth
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 29 reviews )
Topics: police training, miracle of birth
Anita Bryant (famous Florida orange juice and anti-gay spokeswoman) narrates this film that tries to simplify its drug abuse message with an analogy of kids putting together a contraption out of Lego blocks. Although the metaphors often don't make sense, the visual impact of the film is stunning and could easily be quite popular with individuals consuming illicit drugs. Also, like most anti-drug films, this could be a tempting introduction to drugs for some youths yearning to escape their...
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Topic: drugs
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Topic: drugs
Lab footage of sperm. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: sperm
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Topic: sperm
Shows the flight of the Gemini X as astronauts Young and Collins rendezvous with an Agena and use its power while in orbit. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Gemini 10
Topics: NASA, Gemini 10
Kevin, feeling very sad and lonely after spending his first day in a new junior high school meets a young girl on his bus ride home who drops a pencil and suddenly disappears. Is this mysterious young girl a ghost of a girl who died on a bus years before? Why is she so adamant that Kevin learn bus safety rules? Like many films from the late 1970s and early 1980s, this film uses supernatural elements to keep kids' attention. To license this film and get a higher quality version for...
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Topics: school bus society, kids in peril
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Topics: school bus society, kids in peril
Astronaut Edward H.White is shown strolling in space, the first space walk by an American. Several on-board cameras capture outstanding photographic records of this breathtaking spacewalk. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topic: NASA, Gemini 4
Topic: NASA, Gemini 4
Documents the first American manned space mission. Covers the training, preparation, launching, and recovery of astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. for the first Project Mercury sub-orbital flight. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Mercury
Topics: NASA, Mercury
PSSC Physics Films Series Presents a study of the extension of senses to deal with very short time intervals. Timing devices--moving cameras, pen recorders and an oscilloscope--are shown and explained. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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The classic fable is told with live trained bears and a cloyingly sweet young girl. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: kids and kritters, kids in peril
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Topics: kids and kritters, kids in peril
Hellman's Mayonnaise television commercial Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded thanks to contributions from this project: www.indiegogo.com/avgeeks100miles
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Topic: commercial
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Topic: commercial
While this films producers should be applauded for their sensible approach in teaching parents how to talk to kids about sex, the awkward reading of cue cards and embarrassing situations will produce nervous giggles among even the most jaded audiences. This film was produced by some of the pioneers of sex education whose ideas are still being challenged by school boards today. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: puberty
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Topic: puberty
Demonstrates methods of securing cooperation necessary for group action. Details the objectives of cooperation. Shows typical situations requiring cooperation within a group dynamic, including the organization of a high school film projecting club and a community that needed its road paved. Presents basic techniques for achieving the assistance of others, including appealing to individuals' interests, offering a service in return, convincing people that they really want to help and...
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Topics: Cooperation, Organization, Social groups, Leadership, Persuasion.
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Topics: Cooperation, Organization, Social groups, Leadership, Persuasion.
Professor Lynn Margulis of Boston University speaks before an audience of NASA employees in 1984 to explain the gaia hypothesis. This 30 minute video was produced by the Lewis Research Center as part of their NASA at Work series. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, environmental science
Topics: NASA, environmental science
Explores some of the problems created by rapid industrial growth and points out that there must be cooperative, honest, and positive response from business, labor, government, and the people to solve these problems.
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Topics: Industrialization, Industries -- Social aspects, Industrial policy
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Topics: Industrialization, Industries -- Social aspects, Industrial policy
Part of the Bell Science series. The story of the science of language and linguistics centered around plot to destroy the alphabet and all language. Features Dr. Frank Baxter and the brilliant Hans Conried. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Shows methods of recognizing and evaluating propaganda and encourages adoption of a judicious, critical attitude toward it. Chuck would like to know whether the election was really "a victory for good government" as the victorious party claimed... This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Combines historic film clips, an analysis of the facts behind the decision to drop the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, and personal interviews with the men who helped make the decision in an attempt to answer questions about how and why the decision was made.
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Topics: Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945, Hiroshima -- Bombardment, 1945, Japan --...
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Topics: Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945, Hiroshima -- Bombardment, 1945, Japan --...
"Sets In Order", a magazine devoted to square dancing, created this film to attract new audiences. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: dancing
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Topic: dancing
Tom gets in trouble when his mother finds a joint in his room. Instead of punishing Tom, his father challenges him to learn more about marijuanas evil effects on society. Nobody gets killed in this Sid Davis film, yet Tom still learns a harsh lesson after being mugged by druggies and learning that his best friend sells pot to school children To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 20 reviews )
Topics: drugs, juvenile deliquency, sid davis
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Topics: drugs, juvenile deliquency, sid davis
Like many other Centron venereal disease films, Innocent Party focuses on the morality and emotions associated with venereal disease rather than the medical aspects. The actual mechanics of syphilis transmission are only briefly mentioned let alone prevention via condom use, yet the shame and anguish are clear for all to see. This film echoes the common theme found in many venereal disease films - that premarital sex leads to VD. To license this film and get a higher quality version for...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 10 reviews )
Topics: venereal disease, public hygiene
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 10 reviews )
Topics: venereal disease, public hygiene
Teens Bud and Jack, eager to get some alcohol from the liquor store, ask the adult to buy it for them. Instead, the adult tells them a story of three teenagers who learn the hard way that "alcohol is a violent narcotic. In true Sid Davis form, the story ends with one innocent teen being killed and one who becomes an alcoholic bum, leaving the others to deal with guilt from their night of reckless abandon To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes,...
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Topics: evil alcohol, juvenile deliquency, kids in peril, sid davis
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 11 reviews )
Topics: evil alcohol, juvenile deliquency, kids in peril, sid davis
We digitized and uploaded this film from our archive of over 24,000 films. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. Uses experiments to show the changes in the appearance of motion as viewed from frames of reference moving relative to one another. Demonstrates how Newton's law of motion can only be applied to inert and accelerated frames of reference when one applies "fictitious" forces to compensate.
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Topics: physics, science experiments, relativity
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Topics: physics, science experiments, relativity
Explains duties of first mate when a boat operator becomes incapacitated. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: boating safety
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Topic: boating safety
Made for home economics class, this is a primer on sensible food shopping. We learn to read canned food labels and get a glimpse at the mysterious grading system for various foods (and may understand why food grades are no longer advertised unless they are Grade A). Many of this films messages are still poignant today, especially since supermarkets are designed to encourage impulse buying. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 8 reviews )
Topic: home economics
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Topic: home economics
Young Billy Martin has to learn that being clean isnt the same as being a sissy. One night, a giant, talking cake of soap wearing tights and a puffy-sleeved shirt assures him of this fact. This film, like many personal hygiene films, taught kids about germs and what to do to avoid them in case their parents neglected to do so. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: personal hygiene
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Topic: personal hygiene
Shows how a gold-mantled ground squirrel at Crater Lake National Park has learned to solve problems connected with getting food. Illustrates how an animal can learn to find food that is hidden from view or out of reach. This is one of the AV Geeks favorite films, mostly because Squeak is somewhat of a working class hero who, in spite of what obstacles "the Man" puts in his way, always perseveres. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes,...
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Topics: animals, wexler
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Topics: animals, wexler
A public service announcement warning of quack medical devices.. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews )
Topics: avgeeks, PSA
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Topics: avgeeks, PSA
From the description in Rick Prelinger's Field Guide to Sponsored Films: Popular scientific film directed by Frank Capra that launched the Bell System Science series. Combining animation and live action, Our Mr. Sun uses a scientist-writer team to present information about the sun and its importance to humankind. NOTE: Produced in Technicolor, the film was originally telecast in 1956 and 1957 to 9 million homes; some 600 16mm prints were distributed to schools and community organizations...
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Topics: sun, bell science series, science, animation
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Topics: sun, bell science series, science, animation
Proto-claymation goes awry with talking teeth and a demonic tooth decay character. A food group hoe-down highlights the importance of good nutrition to help maintain healthy teeth. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: dental hygiene, dancing clay, animation
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Topics: dental hygiene, dancing clay, animation
Public service announcements by the U.S. Civil Defense office inform farmers what to do in case of nuclear attack using marionettes. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topics: civil defense, atomic, puppets
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 12 reviews )
Topics: civil defense, atomic, puppets
A sergeant addresses his troops, which happen to be syphilis and gonorrhea germs. There are also characters representing ignorance and fear.
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Topics: Hygiene, Sexual., Sexually transmitted diseases.
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Topics: Hygiene, Sexual., Sexually transmitted diseases.
Follows the life cycle of the anise swallowtail butterfly. Shows the tiny eggs among the leaves of the anise plant, the caterpillars emerging from eggs and feeding on the leaves of the anise plant, the spinning of the silken thread by which the chrysalis hangs, the evolvement of the chrysalis, and the opening of the chrysalis and the emergence of the butterfly.
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Topics: Butterflies, Insects -- Development.
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Topics: Butterflies, Insects -- Development.
A motivational speaker talks to high school students about how great their experiences are - followed by a short ad for Josten class rings and yearbooks.
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Topic: motivational speech
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Topic: motivational speech
Considers the importance of bones in telling the history of the earth through fossil remains. Shows the site of an excavation to demonstrate how the Smithsonian research teams identify and preserve prehistoric bones.
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Topic: Paleontology.
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Topic: Paleontology.
Presents nature of meaning of democracy; develops keen appreciation for meaning of democracy by analyzing 4 major concepts on which exists substantial body of general agreement. Points out that true democracy is characterized by at least 2 signs. This is the companion film to Despotism which is located in the Prelinger Archive section. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Made for Sears appliance salesmen, this film tries to capitalize on the zany format of TV's Laugh-In to introduce the new Kenmore freezer campaign. Even though the film features two of the stars from Laugh-In - Arte Johnson and Judy Carne.- it is clear that the director of this ephemeral gem missed the point. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Sally Gasco (short for "gas company") and her mother make tuna rarebit for their young boy guests. Thanks to their gas stove, this process is quick and easy. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 12 reviews )
Topics: food, sponsored film
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Topics: food, sponsored film
(January 9, 1996) The first episode of Liftoff to Learning focuses on four scientific disciplines in microgravity studies: fluid physics, materials science, biotechnology, and combustion. Experiments within these disciplines explore how the effects of buoyancy-driven convection and sedimentation, seen in ground-based laboratories, are diminished in space, allowing scientists to expand their knowledge in these areas. “Microgravity” describes the restrictions that gravity imposes on...
Topics: NASA, microgravity
Topics: NASA, microgravity
An animated film, in humorous style, which makes the point that dissimilarities between people are not basic but result from superficial environmental influences. Based on the pamphlet 'RACES OF MANKIND' by Ruth Benedict and Gene Weltfish. SPONSOR: United Auto Workers. PRODUCTION CO.: United Productions of America. DIRECTOR: Robert Cannon. WRITERS: Ring Lardner Jr., Maurice Rapf, Phil Eastman. MUSIC: Paul Smith. ANIMATION: John Hubley.
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This cautionary tale was aimed towards young, thrill-seeking teens. The exciting car chase at the end of the film may have glamorized joy-riding to students more than actually demonize it. If nothing else, the film reveals the primary perpetrator of auto thefts - bored, horny boys. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC . Test
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )
Topics: driver education, juvenile deliquency, kids in peril
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )
Topics: driver education, juvenile deliquency, kids in peril
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Topics: 16mm, streaming
Topics: 16mm, streaming
This film, aimed at food factory employees, lays on the heavy melodrama to make its point about the food safety. Guilt, assembly lines of food products and a dramatic soundtrack make this an A/V Geeks favorite. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )
Topics: work safety, assembly line
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Topics: work safety, assembly line
"Good people make a good country" wholesome Bob Crane (Hogan's Heroes, Super Dad) explains in this film that spells out the basics of patriotism for young viewers. This film was part of a series made by prolific educational filmmaker Art Evans who had film celebrities illust American values to school children. Unfortunately, films that rely on celebrities to make their points can suffer if the celebrity's image is later tarnished.
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A film about genetics and heredity in man, various traits are shown and the methods by which they are transmitted is explained. Subtitle files thanks to Elizabeth Hillman: TheThreadOfLife.qt.smil TheThreadOfLife.en_us.qt.txt To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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In “The Case of the Phenomenal Weather”, students can join the tree house detectives as they plan a trip to the Caribbean and encounter problems trying to predict the weather. In this case the tree house detectives will learn about violent storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes, weather fronts, global wind patterns and climates. While solving the case, they will discover that predicting the weather is not predictable at all! To license this film and get a higher quality version for...
Topics: NASA, weather
Topics: NASA, weather
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Uses animation without narration to show six methods of birth control. Presents the use, advantages, disadvantages, costs, and effectiveness of the condom, the diaphragm, vasectomy, the intrauterine device, tubal ligation, and the pill.
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Topics: Contraception, Contraceptives
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Topics: 16mm, streaming
Topics: 16mm, streaming
Various 1970s TV PSAs. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Topic: psas
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The A/V Geeks Film Archive is an ephemeral film collection curated by Skip Elsheimer. What started as a hobby more than ten years is now a lifetime commitment. His collection has grown to over 25,000 films gathered from school auctions, thrift stores, closets and dumpsters. He presents themed film shows in his home base of Raleigh, North Carolina and he's taken his shows on the road across the United States. Films from Skip's archive have been released on DVDs. For more information about A/V Geeks upcoming shows, the DVDs, stock footage inquiries and donating to the collection, visit http://www.avgeeks.com. Skip is happy to be able share these selected films from his collection online - giving them a life beyond their intended purpose as little cultural time capsules of our immediate past. Enjoy!
What is an "A/V Geek?" Short for "audiovisual geek." The semi-derogatory term used to describe the kid who was allowed to operate the film projector in school. Such were considered to be "teacher's pets," but were often allowed to avoid classwork and freely roam the school halls eventually ending up at the library to get the projector and films.To license these films and get a higher quality versions for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC for reasonable rates.
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- Skip Elsheimer
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http://www.avgeeks.com
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