Ephemeral Films

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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Educational Films

1,621 1.6K

Sex and the Professional

Jan 26, 2017 01/17

by Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Texture Films, inc

eye 1,621

favorite 14

comment 0

With discussion gude
Topics: Sexual health, Sex (Psychology), Sex instruction

Educational Films

9,841 9.8K

She's Nobody's Baby: A History of American Women in the 20th Century

Aug 13, 2015 08/15

by Alda, Alan, 1936-; Thomas, Marlo; Ms. Foundation for Education and Communication; MTI Teleprograms Inc

eye 9,841

favorite 166

comment 1

Title from data sheet
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Women

Educational Films

1,092 1.1K

Becket

Jan 26, 2017 01/17

by Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987. Becket; Teaching Film Custodians; Paramount Pictures Corporation

eye 1,092

favorite 4

comment 0

Excerpts from Paramount's 1964 motion picture of the same title; prepared for educational use on the initiative of the American Historical Association
Topic: Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170

Educational Films

4,142 4.1K

The Living Planet A Portrait of the Earth: 9 - the Margins of the Land

Aug 8, 2015 08/15

by Attenborough, David, 1926-; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 4,142

favorite 55

comment 0

Intended audience: Ages 16 through adult
Topics: Intertidal ecology, Mangrove ecology

Educational Films

3,838 3.8K

The Living Planet a Portrait of the Earth 8 Sweet Fresh Water

Aug 1, 2015 08/15

by Attenborough, David, 1926-; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films; Time-Life Video

eye 3,838

favorite 61

comment 0

Title from data sheet
Topics: Rivers, Stream ecology, Watersheds

Educational Films

8,560 8.6K

The Living Planet a Portrait of the Earth 12 New Worlds

Jul 31, 2015 07/15

by Attenborough, David, 1926-; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films; Time-Life Video

eye 8,560

favorite 174

comment 2

Title from data sheet
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Nature, Human ecology, Ecology

Educational Films

367 367

The Amazing Cosmic Awareness of Duffy Moon

May 25, 2017 05/17

by Baum, Thomas (Screenwriter) aus; Elikann, Larry S. drt; Kerwin, Lance, 1960- act; Eisenmann, Ike, 1962- act; Backus, Jim. act; Van Dyke, Jerry, 1931-2018. act; Robinson, Jean O. Strange, but wonderful, cosmic awareness of Duffy Moon; Daniel Wilson Productions; Time-Life Films. Multi-media Division

eye 367

favorite 4

comment 0

Originally broadcast on the television series ABC afterschool specials in 1976. Originally produced in 1975
Topic: Humorous stories

Educational Films

612 612

The Bridge of Adam Rush

May 15, 2017 05/17

by Bayberry Productions; Time-Life Films

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favorite 2

comment 0

Presents the story of a 12-year-old boy's struggle to win the love of his new stepfather and adjust to the hardships of farm life in rural America of the early 1800's
Topic: Feature films

Educational Films

417 417

Dog Days of Arthur Cane

May 18, 2017 05/17

by Bethancourt, T. Ernesto. Dog days of Arthur Cane; Tahse, Martin; Thompson, Robert C. drt; Capital Cities Communications, Inc. (U.S.); ABC Video Enterprises; AIMS Media

eye 417

favorite 5

comment 0

Based on the book by T. Ernesto Bethancourt
Topic: Feature films

Educational Films

5,182 5.2K

Les Miserables

Oct 19, 2015 10/15

by Boleslavsky, Richard, 1889-1937; March, Fredric, 1897-1975; Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962; Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964; Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885. Misérables; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation; United Artists Corporation

eye 5,182

favorite 19

comment 0

Les Miserables Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film SummaryAn excerpt from the 1935 feature film of the same title. Based on Victor Hugo's novel. Tells the story of a paroled convict, Jean Valjean, who dedicates his life to helping others. Describes his encounter with police inspector Javert, an encounter which reveals the difference between law and justice. Discusses the system of lighting in television and demonstrates some of the limitations...
Topics: Feature Films-Excerpts, French literature., Authors, French.

Educational Films

459 459

Missing Hero

Sep 23, 2015 09/15

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Texture Films, inc

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favorite 1

comment 0

Missing Hero Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Traces animal development through study of the baboon, the anthropoid ape, gibbon, orangutan, chimpanzee, and gorilla; showing the family and social life of these animals and the variation in brain power among them. Compares the most intelligent of these apes with man.
Topics: Wallenberg, Raoul, World War, 1939-1945, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), Diplomats

Educational Films

271 271

Civilisation: 10 -- The Smile of Reason

May 15, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 271

favorite 1

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topics: Eighteenth century, Art, Modern

Educational Films

287 287

Civilisation: 5 -- The Hero as Artist

May 15, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 287

favorite 1

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topic: Sixteenth century

Educational Films

2,206 2.2K

Dr. Carl Gustav Jung

Nov 22, 2016 11/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 2,206

favorite 45

comment 0

Producers, John Freeman, Hugh Burnett
Topics: Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961, Psychoanalysis

Educational Films

276 276

Civilisation: 12 -- The Fallacies of Hope

May 18, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 276

favorite 2

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topics: Civilization, Modern, Painting, Modern

Educational Films

381 381

Civilisation: 2 -- The Great Thaw

May 15, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 381

favorite 4

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topic: Twelfth century

Educational Films

926 926

Battle of Culloden

May 30, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

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favorite 9

comment 0

Director, Peter Watkins
Topics: Culloden, Battle of (Scotland : 1746), Culloden, Battle of, Scotland, 1746, War

Educational Films

379 379

Civilisation: 3 -- Romance and Reality

May 15, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 379

favorite 4

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topic: Thirteenth century

Educational Films

313 313

Civilisation: 7 -- Grandeur and Obedience

May 18, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 313

favorite 3

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topic: Seventeenth century

Educational Films

299 299

Civilisation: 6 -- Protest and Communication

May 16, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 299

favorite 5

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topic: Sixteenth century

Educational Films

357 357

Civilisation: 13 -- Heroic Materialism

May 15, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 357

favorite 5

comment 0

-----Another issue. 35 mm
Topic: Technology

Educational Films

395 395

Ireland: The Making of a Republic

Jun 10, 2016 06/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 395

favorite 6

comment 0

Documents the events, beginning with the uprising of 1916, that led to the formation of the Irish Republic as it is in the 20th century. Discusses contemporary troubles in northern Ireland
Topic: Easter Rising (Ireland : 1916)

Educational Films

1,349 1.3K

In Search of the Soul

Feb 25, 2016 02/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,349

favorite 29

comment 1

Writer and narrator, Laurens Van der Post
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961, Psychoanalysts, Psychoanalysis

Educational Films

1,008 1.0K

The Crab Nebula

Jan 8, 2016 01/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,008

favorite 6

comment 0

The Crab Nebula Contrasts and compares the effect of two kinds of dam-building -- that done by beavers, and that done by human engineers. Points out how man is damaging the ecological balance of nature whereas the beaver is not.
Topics: Astronomy., Solar system.

Educational Films

1,210 1.2K

The Ascent of Man: 11 -- Knowledge or Certainty

May 16, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,210

favorite 5

comment 1

In Spanish
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Scientists, Science, Nuclear energy

Educational Films

1,038 1.0K

American folk art.

Feb 20, 2015 02/15

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

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favorite 11

comment 0

A study of American folk art produced by itinerant American painters in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Shows the simple, primitive, and naively charming style of these painters, and points out the influence of this style on artists in the 20th century Summary Surveys primitive art in the United States from 1775 to 1875, emphasizing objects in the Smithsonian collections and the art of the Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch collection. Includes samples of carved eagles,...
Topics: 16mm Film, Educational Film, Primitivism in art, Painting, American, Painting, Colonial, United...
Source: Lasergraphics ScanStation

Educational Films

862 862

The Ascent of Man: 9 -- The Ladder of Creation

May 16, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 862

favorite 5

comment 0

Also issued as videotape
Topic: Evolution

Educational Films

2,371 2.4K

The Ascent of Man: 7 -- The Majestic Clockwork

Feb 29, 2016 02/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 2,371

favorite 5

comment 0

In Spanish
Topics: Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727, Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955, Physics

Educational Films

390 390

How Do Children Think?

Feb 29, 2016 02/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 390

favorite 8

comment 0

A teacher-training film. Explains that a child's thinking is egocentric and that he decenters from this egocentric viewpoint by socialization with other children. Asserts that, to be meaningful, classroom activity must be geared to how children's minds work, so that they learn to think for themselves
Topics: Cognition in children, Cognition in children

Educational Films

981 981

America: 1 -- The New Found Land

May 16, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

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favorite 13

comment 1

With book by James Shenton
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Discoveries in geography

Educational Films

475 475

Drifting of the Continents

Jun 9, 2016 06/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 475

favorite 7

comment 0

Surveys recent discoveries in the earth sciences which explain the movement of the continents and disclose other facts about the earth
Topic: Continental drift

Educational Films

1,455 1.5K

The Ascent of Man: 4 -- The Hidden Structure

May 16, 2017 05/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,455

favorite 12

comment 0

Also issued as videotape
Topic: Chemistry

Educational Films

717 717

The Mystery That Heals

May 31, 2016 05/16

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 717

favorite 12

comment 1

Writer and narrator, Laurens van der Post
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961

Educational Films

628 628

A True Madness

Apr 7, 2017 04/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 628

favorite 12

comment 0

Examines the nature of schizophrenia through conversations with schizophrenics and the doctors who treat them. Also gives a cross section of researchers' views about the causes of schizophrenia
Topic: Schizophrenia

Educational Films

903 903

Ascent of Man: World Within World, Part 2 (1973)

Nov 28, 2015 11/15

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 903

favorite 9

comment 0

Ascent of Man: World Within World, Part 2 (1973) Explores the world within the atom and traces the history of the men and ideas that have made 20th century physics one of the great achievements of human imagination.
Topics: Physics, Atomic structure, Physics, Atomic structure, Atomic structure, Physics

Educational Films

1,294 1.3K

Vietnam: Journal of a War

Feb 23, 2017 02/17

by British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films. Multi-media Division

eye 1,294

favorite 25

comment 1

Title from producer's catalog
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Vietnam War (1961-1975), Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Educational Films

1,487 1.5K

The Ascent of Man: 5 -- Music of the Spheres

May 16, 2017 05/17

by Bronowski, Jacob, 1908-1974, writer, narrator; Malone, Adrian, producer, director; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,487

favorite 15

comment 0

Also issued as videotape
Topics: Mathematics, Harmony, Astronomy, Painting

Educational Films

1,056 1.1K

The Ascent of Man: 13 -- The Long Childhood

May 16, 2017 05/17

by Bronowski, Jacob, 1908-1974; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,056

favorite 2

comment 0

Also issued as videotape
Topics: Anthropology, Culture, Science and civilization

Educational Films

334 334

Amsterdam

May 31, 2017 05/17

by Brown, David; Time-Life Films. Multi-media Division; British Broadcasting Corporation

eye 334

favorite 3

comment 0

Producer, Edward Barnes; director-writer, David Brown; writer, Dorothy Smith; narrator, Valerie Singleton; editor, Colin Rae

Educational Films

5,620 5.6K

Connections: 6 -- Thunder in The Skies

Jul 13, 2015 07/15

by Burke, James, 1936-; British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 5,620

favorite 59

comment 0

Connections: 6 -- Thunder in The Skies Summary Details the changes in building construction and energy usage which occurred when the climate of Europe changed dramatically in the 13th century. ./ia mhow the scarcity of firewood contributed to the invention of the steam engine, which was the predecessor of gasoline - powered engines.
Topics: Technology, Architecture and climate

Educational Films

4,865 4.9K

Connections: 4 -- Faith in Numbers

Jul 15, 2015 07/15

by Burke, James, 1936-; British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

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favorite 38

comment 0

Title from data sheet
Topics: Technology, Inventions, Printing

Educational Films

5,786 5.8K

Connections: 2 -- Death in The Morning

Jul 7, 2015 07/15

by Burke, James, 1936-; British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 5,786

favorite 37

comment 1

Title from data sheet
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Technology, Atomic bomb

Educational Films

5,108 5.1K

Connections 7 -- the Long Chain

Jul 14, 2015 07/15

by Burke, James, 1936-; British Broadcasting Corporation; Time-Life Films

eye 5,108

favorite 31

comment 1

Connections 7 -- the Long Chain Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Traces the connection between 17th century mercantile competitio./iahe development of a coal - tar pitch to protect ship hulls, and the creation of waterproofed clothing, gaslight lamps, and nylon. Number 7 of the series.
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Technology

Educational Films

231 231

Floating Free

Jun 1, 2017 06/17

by Butts, Jerry, 1945-; Transworld International, Inc; Pyramid Films, inc

eye 231

favorite 3

comment 0

Also issued as videocassette
Topic: Flying discs (Game)

Educational Films

1,592 1.6K

The Wave

May 31, 2017 05/17

by Carter, Virginia L; Field, Fern; Grasshoff, Alex; Dawkins, Johnny; Jones, Ron. Wave; T.A.T. Communications Company; American Broadcasting Company; Texture Films, inc

eye 1,592

favorite 16

comment 0

Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch
Topics: Fanaticism, Prejudices, History

Educational Films

16,187 16K

Beauty and The Beast

Aug 27, 2015 08/15

by Christensen, Lew, 1909-1984; Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893; Duquette, Tony; Robbie, Seymour

eye 16,187

favorite 86

comment 0

Telecast on ABC-TV on December 13, 1968
Topics: Meyer, Lynda, Mills, Hayley, San Francisco Ballet, Beauty and the beast (Choreographic work :...

Educational Films

353 353

Dublin

May 30, 2017 05/17

by Cowdy, Harry; Time-Life Films. Multi-media Division; British Broadcasting Corporation

eye 353

favorite 5

comment 0

Producer, Edward Barnes; director, Harry Cowdy; writers, Dorothy Smith and Harry Cowdy; narrator, Valerie Singleton; editor, Ian Pitch; photographer, Hugh Miles ; singer, Bob Lynch

Educational Films

637 637

I Heard the Owl Call My Name

May 30, 2017 05/17

by Craven, Margaret. I heard the owl call my name; Tomorrow Entertainment (Firm); Learning Corporation of America

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favorite 3

comment 0

Based on the book of the same title by Margaret Craven
Topic: Feature films

Educational Films

994 994

Hansel and Gretel: An Appalachian Version

May 31, 2017 05/17

by Davenport, Tom; Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863. Hänsel und Gretel; Tom Davenport Films

eye 994

favorite 13

comment 0

Producer and director, Tom Davenport; assistant filmmakers, Catherine Hartz, Mimi Davenport; original music and sound effects, Michael Lawrence
Topics: Tales, German, Fairy tales, Children's films, Folklore

Educational Films

953 953

To Live Until You Die: The Work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Jun 5, 2017 06/17

by Davidson, Eric; Maclear, Andrew; Wallace, Melanie; Sakakeeny, Wendy; Wolfers, Louis; Ackroyd, Barry; Mansfield, John; Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.); Time-Life Video

eye 953

favorite 8

comment 0

Biographical documentary
Topics: Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth, Psychiatrists, Death, Terminally ill, Biographical films, Motion...

Educational Films

406 406

Morality: The Process of Moral Development

Feb 10, 2017 02/17

by De Merrsemen-Warren, Susan; Turiel, Elliot; Davidson Films

eye 406

favorite 4

comment 0

Dr. Susan De Merrsemen-Warren and Dr. Elliot Turiel interview and test children from the age of four until early adulthood in order to examine their concepts of sharing, fairness, justice, and other attitudes linked to the process of moral development
Topics: Moral education, Moral development, Ability

Educational Films

182 182

Care of the Sick Among Primitive Groups

Jan 29, 2016 01/16

by Dolan, Josephine A; Telstar Productions

eye 182

favorite 2

comment 0

Discusses basic human needs, major problems of community health, and solutions to health problems, including folk medicine, the nurse, occult practices, the shaman, and approved social customes. Lecture by Josephine Dolan, R.n., M.S. From the Nursing in Society series
Topics: Nursing, Primitive societies

Educational Films

138 138

Care of the Sick: First Half of the 19th Century

Dec 27, 2016 12/16

by Dolan, Josephine A; Telstar Productions

eye 138

favorite 3

comment 0

General historical background traces developments in biological and physical science and medicine: physiology, anesthesia, obstetrics and gynecology, and public health. Lecture by Josephine Dolan, R.N., M.S. From the Nursing in Society series
Topic: Nursing

Educational Films

2,728 2.7K

Puerto Rico: A Colony the American Way

Dec 27, 2016 12/16

by Echeverria, Diego; Terra Productions

eye 2,728

favorite 13

comment 0

Directed by Diego Echeverria
Topics: Economic history, International relations

Educational Films

240 240

Neurophysiology

Sep 15, 2016 09/16

by Einon, Geoff; Toates, F. M. (Frederick M.); Open University; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Media Guild

eye 240

favorite 7

comment 0

Speakers, Geoff Einon, Frederick Toates
Topic: Neurophysiology

Educational Films

318 318

Harold Swerg

May 25, 2017 05/17

by Feiffer, Jules; Soll, Ralph. pro; Taub, Ari. drt; Chodorov, Stephen. cmm; Leigh, Eric. pht; Ralph Soll-Ari Taub Productions

eye 318

favorite 3

comment 0

Based on a story by Jules Feiffer
Topics: Competition (Psychology), Short films

Educational Films

593 593

Oscar Micheaux, Film Pioneer

May 4, 2017 05/17

by Freeman, Bee, 1899-1986; Tucker, Lorenzo; Nguzo Saba Films; Beacon Films

eye 593

favorite 10

comment 1

Title from data sheet
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Micheaux, Oscar, 1884-1951, Micheaux, Oscar, 1884-, Producers and directors, African Americans

Educational Films

375 375

Cry of the Condor

May 23, 2017 05/17

by Friends of the Earth; Texture Films, inc

eye 375

favorite 8

comment 0

Title from data sheet
Topics: California condor, Birds

Educational Films

4,013 4.0K

Night Journey

Nov 17, 2016 11/16

by Graham, Martha; Kroll, Nathan; Hammid, Alexander; Taylor, Paul, 1930-; Ross, Bertram, 1920-; Rembrant Films

eye 4,013

favorite 20

comment 0

Martha Graham, Betram Ross, Paul Taylor
Topic: Modern dance

Educational Films

393 393

On the Run

Aug 19, 2016 08/16

by Greene, Sparky; Titan Films

eye 393

favorite 1

comment 0

Summary: Arthur Lydiard is a distinguished athletics coach who has trained some of the world's best long distance runners. Photographed on location in New Zealand, this film takes a look at his training methods as applied to runners like Heather Thompson, John Walker, Jack Foster and Max Telford. Lydiard himself comments on the principles behind his techniques and the athletes talk about their motivation, experiences and rewards. All four are seen in action and the beautiful New Zealand...
Topics: Jogging., Running.

Educational Films

538 538

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Letter from Birmingham Jail

May 25, 2017 05/17

by Guillaume, Robert; Turner, Frantz; Learning Corporation of America

eye 538

favorite 4

comment 0

Frantz Turner, Robert Guillaume
Topics: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968, African Americans

Educational Films

9,458 9.5K

A Jury of Her Peers

May 31, 2017 05/17

by Heckel, Sally; Glaspell, Susan, 1882-1948. Jury of her peers; Texture Films, inc

eye 9,458

favorite 6

comment 0

Title from data sheet
Topics: Short films, Farm life, Women

Educational Films

4,608 4.6K

67000 Dreams

Dec 9, 2015 12/15

by Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 4,608

favorite 78

comment 1

Depicts the travels of psychologist Carl Gustav Jung and explains the development of his major theories and concepts. Discusses the collective unconscious, the psychology of types, the psyche in space and time and the importance of myth and intuition to the complete man. Part of a series that examines Jung's life and work, presented by Laurens van der Post, a friend of Jung's for 15 years. Shows how a married couple deals with the birth of their first child. Examines some of the problems and...
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961

Educational Films

513 513

Fall of Babylon

Nov 17, 2016 11/16

by Killiam, Paul; Turell, Saul J; Griffith, D. W. (David Wark), 1875-1948. Intolerance; Sterling Educational Films, inc

eye 513

favorite 10

comment 0

Title is from container

Educational Films

300 300

Black Views on Race: Adam Clayton Powell

Sep 15, 2016 09/16

by Koplin, Mert; Grinker, Charles; Time-Life Films

eye 300

favorite 5

comment 0

Presents public remarks by Adam Clayton Powell which express the philosophy of the New York politican concerning race relations
Topics: Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr., 1908-1972, Race relations

Educational Films

718 718

Imogen Cunningham, Photographer

Sep 15, 2016 09/16

by Korty, John; Time-Life Films

eye 718

favorite 9

comment 0

Presents a portrait of Imogen Cunningham, the pioneer portrait photographer, using interviews, candid footage of the artist, and a generous look at her work
Topic: Cunningham, Imogen, 1883-1976

Educational Films

366 366

Magic Flute

Jun 1, 2017 06/17

by Lamb, Derek; Thomas, Gayle

eye 366

favorite 5

comment 0

Executive producer, Derek Lamb; author Gayle Thomas; music, Keith Tedman
Topic: Children's films

Educational Films

2,662 2.7K

King: Montgomery to Memphis

Jul 28, 2016 07/16

by Landau, Ely; Belafonte, Harry, 1927-; Dee, Ruby; Gazzara, Ben, 1930-2012; Heston, Charlton; Jones, James Earl; Lancaster, Burt, 1913-1994; Newman, Paul, 1925-2008; Perkinson, Coleridge-Taylor; Martin Luther King Foundation; Commonwealth United Entertainment, Inc; Texture Films, inc

eye 2,662

favorite 20

comment 1

Hosts: Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Ben Gazzara, Charlton Heston, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster, Sidney Lumet, Joseph Limankiewicz, Paul Newman, Anthony Quinn, Clarence Williams III, Joanne Woodward
( 1 reviews )
Topics: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968, African Americans, Race discrimination, Civil rights, Human...

Educational Films

954 954

How Ballet Was Saved

Nov 17, 2016 11/16

by Last, Brenda; Johnson, Nicholas, 1934-; Francis, Janet; Barbieri, Margaret; Symons, Oliver; Blair, David; Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891. Coppélia. Selections; Thames Television, ltd; Royal Ballet; Media Guild

eye 954

favorite 5

comment 0

Introducer and narrator, David Blair
Topics: Delibes, Léo, 1836-1891, Coppélia (Delibes, Léo), Ballet

Educational Films

461 461

Media Probes: TV News

Jan 26, 2017 01/17

by Laybourne/Lemle Inc; WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.); Time-Life Video

eye 461

favorite 4

comment 1

Producer/Director, Martin Ostraw
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Television broadcasting of news

Educational Films

279 279

Media Probes: Political Spots

Jan 26, 2017 01/17

by Laybourne/Lemle Inc; WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.); Time-Life Video

eye 279

favorite 2

comment 0

Computers and the future -- Photography -- Soap operas -- TV news -- Language -- Political spots -- Design -- Soundaround
Topic: Mass media

Educational Films

591 591

Media Probes: Photography

Jan 26, 2017 01/17

by Laybourne/Lemle Inc; WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.); Time-Life Video

eye 591

favorite 5

comment 0

Producer/Director, Mickey Lemle
Topics: Photographers, Photography, Photographs, Photography, Artistic

Educational Films

1,251 1.3K

The Ascent of Man: 3 -- The Grain in the Stone

May 16, 2017 05/17

by Malone, Adrian, producer, director; Bronowski, Jacob, 1908-1974, writer, narrator; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

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favorite 3

comment 0

Producer and director, Adrian Malone; writer and narrator, Jacob Bronowski
Topic: Architecture

Educational Films

2,015 2.0K

The Ascent of Man: 1 -- Lower Than the Angels

Feb 29, 2016 02/16

by Malone, Adrian, producer, director; Bronowski, Jacob, 1908-1974, writer, narrator; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 2,015

favorite 19

comment 1

Producer and director, Adrian Malone; writer and narrator, Jacob Bronowski
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Human anatomy, Intellect, Human evolution, Science

Educational Films

1,158 1.2K

The Ascent of Man: 6 -- The Starry Messenger

Feb 25, 2016 02/16

by Malone, Adrian, producer, director; Bronowski, Jacob, 1908-1974, writer, narrator; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; Time-Life Films

eye 1,158

favorite 7

comment 0

Also issued as videotape
Topic: Astronomy

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In addition to these classic collections, you may view guidance films from the post-World War II British government, drive-in movie intermission ads, and videos documenting the history of San Francisco from 1906 to the early 21st Century. Many of these films are available for free download.

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Addeddate: 2006-06-02 23:58:25

Collection: movies

Identifier: ephemera

Mediatype: collection

Nav_order: 330

Num_subcollections: 15

Num_top_ba: 00

Publicdate: 2006-06-02 23:59:23

Related_collection: prelinger
vintageeducationalfilms

Show_hidden_subcollections: 1

Show_subcollection_icons: true

Spotlight_identifier: rural_civil_defense_tv_spots_1965

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June 2
2006

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Most popular in USA	gamefun	0	Jan 13, 2016 11:09am Jan 13, 2016 11:09am
He's No Hero (1988)	romadiva	0	Mar 10, 2015 6:27pm Mar 10, 2015 6:27pm
Periscope Film LLC Licensing Question	ContentPilferer	1	Feb 17, 2015 4:27pm Feb 17, 2015 4:27pm
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