It's New, It's Neat, It's Obsolete

It's New, It's Neat, It's Obsolete 1975

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Louie is an affable used-car salesman who shares with the audience his ideas on obsolescence, using gimmicks in razor blades, changing fashions in clothes, and tail-fins on cars in the 1950's as examples. He encourages us to use "the power of the buck" to buy quality and not support obsolescence.

1975

6shortfilms

6shortfilms 1973

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Short experimental animation by James Gore

1973

The Trial of Socrates

The Trial of Socrates 1971

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First of the Man And the State series, dramatizing the character of Socrates in the context of his 339 B.C. trial, posing questions about if the state has the right to silence individuals.

1971

Indian Crafts: Hopi, Navajo And Iroquois

Indian Crafts: Hopi, Navajo And Iroquois 1980

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This film explores the traditional crafts of Native American tribes, specifically the Hopi, Navajo, and Iroquois. It highlights the craftsmanship of Hopi basket weaving and pottery, showcasing their techniques and cultural significance. The Navajo's weaving of wool blankets and rugs, as well as their silver jewelry making process, is also detailed. Additionally, the film discusses the Iroquois tradition of carving ceremonial masks from basswood trees. Each craft reflects the unique heritage and artistic expressions of these tribes.

1980

Katy

Katy 1974

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A young girl encounters sexual discrimination when she takes over her brother's paper route.

1974

The Veldt

The Veldt 1979

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The Hadley's new house does everything for them - it cooks, does the housework, reads to them, even comforts them. The playroom brings the Hadley children's fantasies to life in full color, three dimensions and odorphonics. However, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley are increasingly terrified by the images and sounds of the the African Veldt.

1979

Rescue Party

Rescue Party 1978

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Presents a story about a spaceship from the Galactic Federation which is given a mission to rescue the inhabitants of Earth before the Sun explodes.

1978

PSI: Boundaries of the Mind

PSI: Boundaries of the Mind 1976

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Reports on an unexplained, extra sensory type of communication that researchers refer to as Psi. Shows experiments being conducted to explore and define the Psi phenomena.

1976

Zero Hour

Zero Hour 1978

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Presents a story about a girl and her friends who play a strange game called invasion. The girl's mother becomes alarmed when she discovers that the invasion is to come from outer space, and she begins to wonder what will happen at zero hour.

1978

Don't Stay Mad

Don't Stay Mad 1970

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Children discuss their feelings with one grownup and two scary puppets: Herky and the reprehensible Gooney.

1970

Values: Telling The Truth

Values: Telling The Truth 1969

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Rod, Julian, and John walk home from school together. When boys and stones get together, what's the target? By mistake, it is Mrs. Jensen's window.

1969