Choosing Up (1969)
*Choosing Up* (1969) is a **color educational short film** from the *Magic Moments Series* and part of the *Let’s Go* series, produced by **Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation (EBE)**. The film captures a **group of kids** using various methods to **decide who gets to pick teams first** before playing different outdoor games, including **tug-of-war, football, stickball, and hide-and-seek**.
With a lighthearted and playful tone, *Choosing Up* explores themes of **fair play, decision-making, and teamwork**, showing how children negotiate, compromise, and establish **rules for fair selection** in games. Through relatable childhood moments, the film emphasizes **the social skills and cooperation** involved in friendly competition.
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