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Ephemeral films are non-fiction films usually made for educational, industrial, or promotional purposes. The two classic ephemeral film collections found on the Archive are the Prelinger Archives and AV Geeks.

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Visual Perception In Driving - Part 1: Eye Habits
Visual Perception In Driving - Part 1: Eye Habits
by AAA
movies

eye 1,076

favorite 12

comment 1

Demonstrates how experienced and inexperienced drivers use their eyes in scanning and searching the road ahead. Suggestions are presented on how to improve your visual habits when driving.
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Visual Perception In Driving - Part 2: Identification
Visual Perception In Driving - Part 2: Identification
by AAA
movies

eye 580

favorite 5

comment 1

Demonstrates that visual perception in driving is more than just seeing. Illustration is shown on how we use past experiences to interpret what we see and how we react. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Downsizing Your Driving
Downsizing Your Driving
by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
movies

eye 1,106

favorite 3

comment 1

Addresses the advantages and limitations of small cars and points out special adjustments in driving habits which are required to more safely utilize these vehicles. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: driver safety, compact cars
A/V Geeks
Final Factor (Rev)
Final Factor (Rev)
by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
movies

eye 836

favorite 2

comment 1

We see how many factors can contribute to an accident. Lots of great 80s cars and fashions. Excellent china girl at end of film 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
favoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Tough! AC-Delco 1973 Campaign
Tough! AC-Delco 1973 Campaign
by AC-Delco
movies

eye 1,008

favorite 9

comment 4

An internal film for distributors and buyers of AC Delco products. Starts as a Laugh In knockoff, ends in a bizarre skit featuring Alex Karras. Wow!
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )
Topics: internal sales, spark plugs
A/V Geeks
The Story
The Story
by ACI Productions
movies

eye 25,384

favorite 109

comment 4

A filmmaker, Homer, records his young son, Matt, telling an imaginative story to his two younger sisters, Lisa and Maggie. Records the spontaneous tale with all the interruptions, comments and reactions of the sister. Can you name the celebrity in this film? To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )
Topic: before they were famous
A/V Geeks
Anatomy of a Lie
Anatomy of a Lie
by AFL-CIO
movies

eye 776

favorite 5

comment 2

Presents the background story and exposes the outrageous lies in the anti-labor national right-to-work committee film. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Trout to Dream About
Trout to Dream About
by ALCOA
movies

eye 621

favorite 4

comment 1

A man describes a surreal dream he has about a fishing trip to his wife. All to sell aluminum foil we guess.. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Talking Car, The
Talking Car, The
by ALFRED HIGGINS PRODUCTIONS; AAA
movies

eye 971

favorite 4

comment 1

Uses a dramatized incident in which a car comes to life in the dream of a small boy to teach the See And Be Seen rules of traffic safety. Features Brian Forster (from The Partridge Family)
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
ASCEBeginnings
ASCEBeginnings
by ASCE
movies

eye 121

favorite 0

comment 1

American Society of Civil Engineers try to stay hip and relevant showing young adults the exciting world of civil engineering. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: engineering
A/V Geeks
Third Chance
Third Chance
by Adolph Coors Co
movies

eye 252

favorite 1

comment 1

Describes and evaluates various programs of the Adolph Coors Company in an attempt to acquaint industry with the way they have hired disadvantaged persons. Encourages the development of employment opportunity programs.
favoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: employment
A/V Geeks
Dropout, The
Dropout, The
by Affiliated Film Producers
movies

eye 700

favorite 3

comment 1

Depicts various factors that stimulate teenagers to drop out of school, using several case histories for illustration. Lists various reasons for dropping out, such as academic failure, need for money, and lack of being part of a group. 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.
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Who's Right?
Who's Right?
by Affiliated Film Producers.; McGraw-Hill Text-Films.
movies

eye 1,779

favorite 19

comment 1

Marriage for Moderns series Irving Jacoby; Richard Leacock; Judson Gooding; Henry Adelbert Bowman; Dramatizes the experiences of a young married couple whose quarrels undermine their happiness and prevent the development of adult love based on understanding. The husband sees his wife as spoiled, scheming and selfish. The wife sees her husband as controlling, uncaring and tyrannical. After keeping house and grocery shopping all day, the wife waits for the husband to come home from work. When he...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Not By Chance
Not By Chance
by Agra Films
movies

eye 499

favorite 3

comment 1

A career guidance film. Traces the development of the academic career of a prospective teacher. Dramatized episodes depict several  of the various important steps in a teacher training program. A  student is shown pursuing studies in both a major field and in areas related to the teaching field. Student teachers are seen developing proficiency in the teaching field by first observing a professional teacher and then participating in a supervised classroom teaching experience. We digitized and...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: education
A/V Geeks
Metric America
Metric America
by Aims Media, Inc
movies

eye 1,389

favorite 6

comment 2

Animation to highlight reasons for American metric conversion. Introduces the meter, liter, kilogram and Celsius. Emphasizes prefixes and stresses the decimal nature of the metric system. Points out the benefits of conversion. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Ninety Nine Bottles Of Beer
Ninety Nine Bottles Of Beer
by Aims Media, Inc; Los Angeles County
movies

eye 845

favorite 9

comment 1

A Remarkable Film For Young People...About Young People...On Alcohol Abuse. The Film Simply Relates Actual Experiences And Feelings Of Young People As They Relate To Alcohol. No Authoritarian Viewpoint Is Exhibited...Permitting The Audience To Arrive At Their Own Conclusions. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: alcohol, beer, alcoholism
A/V Geeks
[Air Force Missle Test Center Footage]
[Air Force Missle Test Center Footage]
by Air Force Missle Test Center
movies

eye 1,303

favorite 12

comment 0

Various shots of early rocket tests and some manned missions before there was a NASA. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: rockets, missles
A/V Geeks
Potheads, The
Potheads, The
by Alfonso Sánchez, Youth Film Distribution Center
movies

eye 4,380

favorite 46

comment 2

In montage form, this film effectively captures the hallucinatory nature of marijuana smoking; the filmmaker touches on the self-destructive nature of drug-taking. Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded thanks to contributions from this project: www.indiegogo.com/avgeeks100miles
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Your Amazing Mind
Your Amazing Mind
by Alfred Higgins Productions
movies

eye 2,516

favorite 40

comment 1

Discusses the importance of man's brain power in the progress of civilization. Explains dangers of the many commonly misused drugs and their effects on man's most precious possession-his mind. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
How To Be A Friend
How To Be A Friend
by Alfred Higgins Productions.
movies

eye 506

favorite 11

comment 1

Explores qualities which help to create rewarding friendships, such as trust, shared interests, supportiveness, and candor.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: Friendship.
A/V Geeks
Acid Rain: In Search of Solutions
Acid Rain: In Search of Solutions
by Allegro
movies

eye 607

favorite 9

comment 1

This program profiles current scientific research into acid rain. The origins and effects, as well as possible solutions to the problem of acid rain are discussed. 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.
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: acid rain
A/V Geeks
Banking In Action
Banking In Action
by Amer Bankers Assn/Visualscope Assoc
movies

eye 736

favorite 6

comment 1

Shows the role of banking in American history and its present-day importance. Discusses the purposes, functions and services of banks and illustrates how state, national and Federal Reserve banks comprise the American commercial banking system. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Drop - Out
Drop - Out
by Amer Broadcasting Co TV
movies

eye 1,494

favorite 5

comment 2

Uses the case of a boy from Quincy, Illinois, who dropped out of school in the tenth grade to highlight the problem of school drop-outs. Includes interviews with the ex-student, his mother, his teachers, and other local educators to indicate some of the difficulties in assessing causes of drop-outs. Describes the attempts of society and schools to remedy the problem.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
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Backfire
Backfire
by Amer Economic Foundation
movies

eye 455

favorite 3

comment 2

How We Live in America Series Discusses the question--should a man receive reward according to his endeavor or was Karl Marx right in his theory of 'FROM EACH ACCORDING TO HIS ABILITY AND TO EACH ACCORDING TO HIS NEED.'. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Communicating with Deaf - Blind People
Communicating with Deaf - Blind People
by Amer Foundation For The Blind
movies

eye 913

favorite 2

comment 1

Demonstrates through actual conversation with six deaf-blind people the five most commonly used methods of communicating with deaf-blind individuals in the United States--printing in the palm, the alphabet glove, the one-hand manual alphabet, the tellatough and the vibration method. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Music In Motion
Music In Motion
by Amer Telephone And Telegraph Co
movies

eye 1,038

favorite 7

comment 1

Shows Bell Telephone researchers at work in transistor, coaxial and microwave laboratories. Describes how they are working to produce more accurate reproductions of the human voice and music. Depicts them studying tape recordings of the Bell Orchestra. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
What's In A Name
What's In A Name
by Amer Telephone And Telegraph Co
movies

eye 304

favorite 2

comment 2

For phone operators about a mistake where a phone customer's name is recorded wrong by the phone company. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
by American Academy of Asian Studies
movies

eye 5,321

favorite 22

comment 1

Documents Mahatma Gandhi's life and shows his achievements. Presents scenes of his preaching non-violence, demonstrations following Gandhi's arrest, Gandhi's representation of India at the London conference and Gandhi's funeral. 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
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Bone For Spotty, A
Bone For Spotty, A
by American Bankers Association
movies

eye 162

favorite 1

comment 1

Explains the fundamentals of saving to youngsters. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: saving, banking
A/V Geeks
Jerry Pulls the Strings
Jerry Pulls the Strings
by American Can Co.
movies

eye 1,078

favorite 8

comment 1

Advertisement for vacuum-packed canned coffee that was produced primarily for screening at the 1939–40 New York World’s Fair. In the narrative a young puppeteer proves to his prospective father-in-law, a coffee packer, that puppeteering is a viable occupation by using International Maple marionettes to tell the story of coffee. The young man uses 80 string puppets and deep, dimensional sets to explain how coffee is grown, harvested, roasted, and packed in vacuum cans to retain flavor. NOTE:...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Who, Me?
Who, Me?
by American Cancer Assoc.
movies

eye 703

favorite 4

comment 1

Dramatizes an incident about a heavy smoker who learns that his children have begun to smoke as a means of pointing out the health risks involved in smoking cigarettes and the responsibilities of a parent to himself and his family. Includes statements by four ex-smokers on ways to break the smoking habit. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Haunted Mouth, The
Haunted Mouth, The
by American Dental Association
movies

eye 5,752

favorite 31

comment 0

In a haunted house, the invisible spirit of plaque (voiced by Cesar Romero) - which evidently has the ability to possess rocking chairs - warns children against the dangers of not brushing and flossing. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: dental hygiene, cesar romero
A/V Geeks
Trees For Tomorrow
Trees For Tomorrow
by American Forest Products
movies

eye 828

favorite 2

comment 1

Discusses the importance of forests as a renewable resource, and emphasizes the scientific management of woodlands and prevention of forest fires. Shows both early American and modern utilization of wood, and illustrates how trees are grown as renewable crops on tree farms.. Trees growing "over ripe". "Trees need not go wasted." What causes forest fires. Age of Wood. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Communicating with Deaf - Blind People
Communicating with Deaf - Blind People
by American Foundation For The Blind
movies

eye 202

favorite 1

comment 1

Demonstrates through actual conversation with six deaf-blind people the five most commonly used methods of communicating with deaf-blind individuals in the United States--printing in the palm, the alphabet glove, the one-hand manual alphabet, the tellatough and the vibration method. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: deaf, blind, communication
A/V Geeks
Seven Minute Lesson
Seven Minute Lesson
by American Foundation for the Blind
movies

eye 232

favorite 0

comment 2

Demonstrates how sighted individuals can assist their blind companions in every day activities and notes verbal and physical cues the sighted guide should employ. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Topic: blindness
A/V Geeks
Work In Progress - Steel And The Environment
Work In Progress - Steel And The Environment
by American Iron And Steel Institute
movies

eye 519

favorite 6

comment 1

Uses a cartoon sequence featuring a newly hatched bird who would rather remain in the shell when he sees the condition of the environment, to show what the steel industry is doing to fight pollution and protect the environment. Demonstrates the work the steel industry, especially the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, is doing to control air pollution. Specific examples of the newest innovative anti-pollution devices are shown. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive....
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: pollution
A/V Geeks
On Impact
On Impact
by American Medical Association; Ford Motor Company
movies

eye 468

favorite 2

comment 1

Depicts a new approach to automobile safety that can prevent injury to half a million persons annually. Contains a report from the automobile crash injury research project at Cornell University Medical College on the effectiveness of new automobile safety devices - safety belt, a stronger door lock, breakaway steering wheels, padded dash board. 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...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: driver safety
A/V Geeks
Danger is your companion
Danger is your companion
by American National Red Cross
movies

eye 3,000

favorite 9

comment 2

Shows what is being done to create an awareness of accident situations and to train people to give emergency first aid when accidents occur. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact  A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Topics: First aid, American Red Cross
A/V Geeks
Inside The Big E
Inside The Big E
by American Petroleum Institute
movies

eye 276

favorite 1

comment 1

Depicts a day aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise. Shows the role of lubricating oil in powering this ship. Explains how petroleum research keeps pace with lubricating needs of the nuclear age. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: navy, aircraft carrier, oil
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Learning how to swim
Learning how to swim
by American Red Cross
movies

eye 1,328

favorite 10

comment 2

Analysis of buoyancy and breathing followed by an explanation of swimming strokes and skills. 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
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Every Part Of Town
Every Part Of Town
by American Red Cross
movies

eye 197

favorite 3

comment 1

A Red Cross representative convinces Sam Donaldson that the Red Cross is important to every part of town. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Red Cross, First Aid, disaster relief
A/V Geeks
Health Is A Victory (Gonorrhea)
Health Is A Victory (Gonorrhea)
by American Social Health Association
movies

eye 792

favorite 2

comment 1

Describes the effects and treatment of gonorrhea. Advises possible victims of the disease to consult qualified physicians for an adequate diagnosis and to avoid self-treatment and the use of "quack" remedies. American Social Hygiene Association. Made by Willard Pictures.; Script, Walter Clarke; photographer, Norman Dyhrenfurth. 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...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Adventures In Telezonia
Adventures In Telezonia
by American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
movies

eye 3,342

favorite 42

comment 3

ADVENTURE IN TELEZONIA (1949) American Telephone & Telegraph Co. PUPPETRY: Bil and Cora Baird. One of the Bell Telephone System’s many films instructing the public on proper use of the telephone. Bobby finds his lost dog with the help of the residents of Telezonia, who teach him how to use directory assistance, party lines, and proper phone manners. Thanks for your contributions to get this online! Help us get more films online by contributing to our project - Help Digitize 100 Miles of...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
A/V Geeks
Discovery
Discovery
by American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
movies

eye 1,223

favorite 35

comment 1

A film about science which relates understanding nature to curiosity, creativity, and communication.
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: invention
A/V Geeks
Listen To This
Listen To This
by American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
movies

eye 424

favorite 6

comment 1

Shows the production of a film which traces the history of the sound motion picture and the role of the Bell System within this development.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: sound
A/V Geeks
That Rotten Tea Bag
That Rotten Tea Bag
by Andy Gurian.
movies

eye 2,554

favorite 13

comment 3

Director, Andy Gurian. A comic short on patriotism and protest, with sober undertones. Made by Andy Gurian of the Mosholu - Montefiore Community Center. This film was adopted for digitization by these kind folks: Sharon Schulze, Bill McCormick, Marsha Orgeron, Molly Wheeler, and Heidi Miller. Learn how you can adopt a film here: http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/adopt-a-film/ To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
Topics: avgeeks, tea bags, patriotism
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Original American Vacation, An
Original American Vacation, An
by Another Production Company; American Indian Travel Commission
movies

eye 654

favorite 7

comment 1

A promotional piece to get tourists to visit Indian reservations for their vacation. 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
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Main Street USA Today : A Story of Progress Through Research in Steel
Main Street USA Today : A Story of Progress Through Research in Steel
by Armco Steel Corporation
movies

eye 1,166

favorite 3

comment 1

A look at how progress in the steel manufacturing process helped the United States growth. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact  A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: steel, Armco, progress
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Armour And Company Product Specialties Film
Armour And Company Product Specialties Film
by Armour and Company
movies

eye 582

favorite 2

comment 1

Silent. Shots from various Armour meat commercials. 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
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Vtr-11, Stay Alert Stay Alive
Vtr-11, Stay Alert Stay Alive
by Army Pictorial Center
movies

eye 997

favorite 3

comment 1

Follows preparatory training for soldiers just arriving to Vietnam. they learn about booby traps and how to deal with the climate. 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
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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The Middle East
The Middle East
by Army Pictorial Center.; Directorate for Armed Forces Information and Education.
movies

eye 628

favorite 5

comment 1

This film presents geographic, economic, military and political information about the Middle East. It also describes U.S. interests in the region. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: middle east
A/V Geeks
Patriotism
Patriotism
by Art Evans, Oxford Films
movies

eye 4,050

favorite 20

comment 1

"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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Why Is The Weather?
Why Is The Weather?
by Arthur Barr Production
movies

eye 900

favorite 10

comment 0

Uses live action and graphic techniques to explain weather in terms of its three basic elements–heat, air and water–showing the part each plays in making different kinds of weather and explaining how moving air masses cause weather changes. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topic: weather
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It's All In My Hands
It's All In My Hands
by Arthur Mokin Productions
movies

eye 496

favorite 3

comment 1

Presents John Prince, a young shoemaker, who invites us into his shop to share the pleasure he gets from his work and the pride he puts into it. While it shows craftsmanship and pride in your work, in hindsight, it shows an obsolete craft as most shoes are no longer repairable. 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
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Balance Beam For Girls
Balance Beam For Girls
by Associated Film Services
movies

eye 1,353

favorite 20

comment 1

Portrays a combination of mounts, dismounts, floor skills and a variety of stunts ranging from beginning, medium to superior difficulty. Demonstrates spotting techniques. Includes combined movements for useful beam routines. 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.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Play it cool : a question of attitudes.
Play it cool : a question of attitudes.
by Association-Sterling Films, Brandon Films, Inc, Fleetwood Films, Inc.
movies

eye 1,492

favorite 11

comment 1

Demonstrates how police behavior can increase or diminish the hostility potential in everyday occurrences in law enforcement. Sequences illustrate such typical problems as a street corner gang, a speeding car, a barroom brawl, and a campus demonstration. CCM Films; [made by] Vision Associates; produced in cooperation with the International Chiefs of Police. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: police training, police, cops
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Normalization: The Right of Respect
Normalization: The Right of Respect
by Atlanta Association for Retarded Citizens.
movies

eye 1,178

favorite 8

comment 1

Depicts handicapped persons in real life situations to illustrate what normalization is for persons with developmental handicaps. Narrated by Lloyd Nolan (from TV's "Julia"). To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
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Tibetan Traders
Tibetan Traders
by Atlantis Productions,
movies

eye 460

favorite 4

comment 1

Shows life, beliefs and the epic journey of seminomadic traders dwelling in one of the strategic mountain passes between southwestern Tibet and India. 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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Topics: Tibet, travelogue
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Movement Education In Physical Education
Movement Education In Physical Education
by Audio Visual Center / Iowa Films
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Explains that movement is the language of action and shows how skills for everyday activities can be more effective, efficient and expressive if correct movement patterns have been developed. 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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Soapy The Germ Fighter
Soapy The Germ Fighter
by Avis Films
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Billy Martin, a regular boy, meets a partner, one 'SOAPY THE GERM FIGHTER,' who helps him understand that being clean is not 'SISSY,' but is related to good health. Explains the word sanitation and gives information about health officers and laws governing the handling and sale of foods. 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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Abacus
Abacus
by Avis Films
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Shows how to use the open-end abacus. Discusses the history of the decimal number system and principles of its use, such as grouping in addition, regrouping in subtraction and comparison of number values. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC.
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Topics: abacus, computation
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Handwriting Is Important
Handwriting Is Important
by Avis Films
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Considers how poor handwriting can cause misunderstandings, poor grades in school work and expensive errors. Demonstrates good handwriting techniques. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. 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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Topics: penmanship, handwriting
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Television Serves Its Community
Television Serves Its Community
by ary Goldsmith - Dimension Films
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Shows how television programs are prepared for transmission to the homes of a community. Follows three programs as they are planned, rehearsed and televised. Shows the use of live cameras, film, magnetic tape and remote pick-ups from trucks and helicopters. 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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