An Alphabet of Weather

An Alphabet of Weather 1991

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An educational film that introduces children to the various elements of weather using the letters of the alphabet. Each letter represents a weather-related concept, such as air, clouds, temperature, and storms, providing a fun and engaging way to learn about the atmosphere and its changes. The film highlights the importance of weather in daily life and the roles of meteorologists in predicting it

1991

When Your Parent Drinks Too Much

When Your Parent Drinks Too Much 1987

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Featuring Alan Thicke, the film explores the struggles faced by children of alcoholic parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil and chaos within seemingly normal families. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease and the impact it has on family dynamics. The narrative provides insights into the feelings of loneliness, shame, and frustration experienced by children, while also offering coping strategies such as the "three C's": you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it. The film encourages open communication and seeking support from others, like counselors or peer groups, to navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent.

1987

Dead Serious

Dead Serious 1987

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Based on the book by Jane Mersky Leder, Dead Serious is an educational documentary that tackles the serious issue of teen suicide.

1987

Understanding Weather: Storms

Understanding Weather: Storms 1992

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The film features a character named Wesley, who is training to become an agent with the Weather Bureau of Investigation (WBI). Throughout the film, Wesley experiences various weather phenomena, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. He learns about the formation and characteristics of these storms, including how hurricanes develop over warm ocean waters and how tornadoes form within thunderstorms. The film emphasizes the importance of understanding weather patterns and staying safe during severe weather events.

1992

Understanding Weather: Why Weather Changes

Understanding Weather: Why Weather Changes 1992

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The film features a character named Wesley, who is in training at the Weather Bureau of Investigation. He learns about different air masses, their movements, and how they interact to cause weather changes. The training includes understanding high and low pressure systems, cold and warm fronts, and observing changes in weather conditions using various instruments. Wesley experiences firsthand the transition from a warm air mass to a cold front, noting changes in temperature, wind direction, and cloud types.

1992

Understanding Weather: Winds

Understanding Weather: Winds 1992

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The film follows a character named Wesley as he trains to become an agent with the Weather Bureau of Investigation (WBI). Throughout his training, Wesley learns about wind, its invisibility, and how it is influenced by temperature differences and geographical features. He observes the effects of wind in both urban and rural settings, learns about jet streams, and discovers the significance of uneven heating by the sun. The film concludes with Wesley summarizing his lessons about wind systems and their patterns while expressing his preference for land over water.

1992

Understanding Weather: Precipitation

Understanding Weather: Precipitation 1992

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The film follows Wesley, a trainee at the Weather Bureau of Investigation (WBI), as he learns about precipitation. Through a series of engaging lessons, he discovers the different forms of precipitation, such as rain, snow, and dew, and how they relate to temperature changes and water vapor in the air. Wesley's journey includes practical observations and experiments that help him understand how clouds form and the processes leading to precipitation. Ultimately, he learns that precipitation occurs when water droplets or ice crystals in clouds become too heavy to float and fall to the ground.

1992

Caged

Caged 2018

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When her new found friend goes missing - a vicious young female killer unearths a ring of sinister internet snuff films being made in the middle of the Spanish desert.

2018