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Metric America (1973)

Metric America (1973) Uses animation to highlight reasons for the United States upcoming metric conversion. Introduces the meter, liter, kilogram and celsius. Emphasizes prefixes and stresses the decimal nature of the metric system. Points out the benefits of conversion. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. metric-america-1973

A Snort History

Uses live action and animation to show how alcohol can distort the preception of an individual to such a point that he is overly optimistic in driving situations. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. a-snort-history

What Is Money? (1947)

What Is Money? (1947) Following journey of five dollar bill thru many transactions, film shows how money functions as standard of value, standard for future payment, storehouse of value & convenient medium of exchange for goods or services. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-is-money-1947

Ticket Through The Sound Barrier (1966)

Ticket Through The Sound Barrier (1966) Explores the Supersonic Transport (SST) Development Program. Shows a personal inspection trip of contending configurations and examines each. Includes a ride in a simulated SST. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. ticket-through-the-sound-barrier-1966

Crystals (1958)

Crystals (1958) Explains how crystals are formed and why they are shaped as they are. Considers their actual growth under a microscope, how they may be grown, and the relation of these phenomena to the concept of atoms. From the PSSC Physics series. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. crystals-1958

We Make A Fire (1948)

We Make A Fire (1948) Three children on a picnic learn the process of fire making and the principles involved. The dangers from fire and methods of control are shown. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. we-make-a-fire-1948

My Name Is Durham (1949 ca)

My Name Is Durham (1949 ca) Wow! Shows downtown and Duke campus, but is mostly a pitch for the Red Feather Community Chest – Assoc of the Blind, Girl Scouts, Family Service, John Avery Boys Club, Boy Scouts, YWCA, Durham Nursery School, YMCA, Wright Refuge, Salvation Army, etc. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. my-name-is-durham-1949-ca

Selling One Guy Named Larry (1966)

Selling One Guy Named Larry (1966) Discusses workshops and training for the mentally retarded. Shows mentally retarded persons employed on an equal basis with their co-workers and receiving equal compensation. More demeaning to the “normal” workers. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. selling-one-guy-named-larry-1966

Health In Our Community (1958)

Health In Our Community (1958) Dramatizes the work of the Department of Health in dealing with unsanitary living conditions, accidents, contagious disease and the danger of contaminated foods. Stresses the teamwork between public health personnel and private medical doctors. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. health-in-our-community-1958

Peace Loving Switzerland (1958)

Peace Loving Switzerland (1958) Presents the story of Switzerland’s contribution to world peace. Discusses her mountainous frontiers, the advantages to other countries of her neutrality, the international banking center, the haven for political refugees and Swiss ability to get along with others. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. peace-loving-switzerland-1958

Housefly, The (1958)

Housefly, The (1958) Describes the life history of the house fly, showing larva, pupa, and adult. Through motion photomicrographs shows the fly’s structure. Discusses the dangerous habits, rapidity of breeding, and methods of control of this common insect. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. housefly-the-1958