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The A/V Geeks maintain an archive of over 20,000 16mm educational and industrial films. They show the films across the U.S. and make films available on DVD and online at Google Video and the Internet Archive.

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Words about Films

Read about what's on Skip's mind at his blog, Irrational Passion

Brian Hess, film professor, shares his paper on the history of Christian educational films.

Skip writes about his favorite VD film - Disney's VD Attack Plan

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How To Be a Proud American (Again)...

Given recent election results, many of us are gearing up to be proud to again say that they are Americans but are a little rusty. The A/V Geeks pull from their 16mm archive, films that remind us how to be good citizens and how our contributions can make the country great. Films include: Patriotism, Are You A Good Citizen? and more.

8PM, Sunday, January 25th Tir Na Nog, 218 S. Blount St. Raleigh, NC 27601

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Attack From Space (1964)

Benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero-in-tights Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth's top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion. Lots of goofy fun with this film! Show up early to see an A/V Geeks short and get a good seat! Stay after the movie to play trivia and win valuable prizes! FREE!

7pm. Friday, February 6th, NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC

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Films from the Archive

Our Mr. Sun (1956)

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.

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The Shoplifter (1964) Highway Safety Films


Shows in detail techniques used by amateur and professional shoplifters and explains how alert employees can prevent thefts. While this film was made for retail employees, the film really is a how-to for potential shoplifters. The biggest hauls are made by women who can carry up to 25 pounds of meat, cigarettes, typewriters or shoe polishers under their dresses. If you are a store owner, its hard not to watch this without assuming that everyone is your store to steal from you...

This film is available on How To... How To DVD


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How to Build an Igloo (1951)


A demonstration of igloo building in Canada's far north, showing how the site is collected and how blocks of ... snow are used. Presents a step-by-step demonstration by two Eskimos of how to build an igloo, showing how the site is selected and how blocks of snow are used to make a snug shelter against the Arctic cold. Explains why the snow must be carefully chosen, why the blocks are built up in a spiral and how an igloo is ventilated. An awesome film!

This film is available on How To... How To DVD


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Newsy bits

Charles "Shake Hands With Danger" Oldfather in "The Day After"


Singer/narrator of very popular Centron/Caterpillar safety film Shake Hands With Danger makes a brief appearance in the ABC film "The Day After".

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Tim and Eric's tribute to "Crash Bang Boom!"

I'm told by an insider at Adult Swim's Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! that the following clip ("What Do You Call That?" is a tribute to "Crash! Bang! Boom!" (seen below):


Great Job!

An educational film featuring a chorus of voices introducing 11 percussion instruments including a groovy rock band. Very catchy/annoying film.

This film is available on the A/V Geeks Greatest Hits DVD-R


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"Shake Hands With Danger" Live and Unplugged


Jim Stringer sings the song that he helped write for the Centron/Caterpillar safety classic, "Shake Hands With Danger".

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New Stuff For Sale

How Star Wars Ruined Educational Films

While the blockbuster Star Wars ignited the imaginations of a whole country and brought science-fiction to popular culture, there was an ugly side to this phenomenon. Science-fiction became a gimmick and educational film producers were quick to adopt anything that would get kids' attention. The A/V Geeks present a DVD of educational films that feature sci-fi elements to make their points - often creating a bizarre, muddled mess of a film. Films include - Freedom 2000, Verbstar, Staying Away From Strangers, Lintola, Creatures of the Land and more!

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Is It Safe?

16mm safety films that point out that everywhere you turn is a potential calamity that could ruin your happy yet oblivious life. Films include: One Got Fat, The Risk Taker, Fry It Safe, Safety Belts, If You Hear The Explosion, The Danger Has Passed, You And Office Safety!

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S is for Sissy

What could be worse than to have a little boy become a sissy? The A/V Geeks examine the behavior of potential wimps and what can be done fix it. Films include: Soapy the Germ Fighter, Fears of Children, William's Doll and Neurotic Behavior - a Psychodynamic View.

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Flash That Smile!

The A/V Geeks compile some of the wackier films about good dental hygiene. Films include The Haunted Mouth, Teeth, Munchers, Flash That Smile, Portrait of the Enemy!

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