Powers Of Congress (1947)
A fantasy is employed in this film to define and explain the powers of Congress. A man drops off to
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Great Rights, The (1963)
Follows Millie and her father as they tour Washington D C. Uses animation to show what would happen if the Bill of Rights disappeared from American life. Designed to show that rights must be believed in, valued and used, to fulfill the promise of the Constitution. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. great-rights-the-1963
Frank and his Dog (1952)
Tells the story of how Penny, Frank’s dog, feels neglected when his master is too busy to play with him. Penny chases a cat up a tree, but Frank forgives him for getting into mischief. A simple film intended for very young audiences. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. frank-and-his-dog-1952
Choosing a Classroom Film (1963)
Uses a wide selection of recently produced films to illustrate the purposes of educational films and the standards by which to appraise them. Shows how film techniques–photomicrography, time-lapse photography and animation–can help overcome barriers to learning. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. choosing-a-classroom-film-1963
Signal 30 (1959)
Presents views of serious auto accidents taken moments after they happened. Uses actual (and quite gory) footage of traffic fatalities. Was the first in a long series of films by Highway Safety Films in Ohio that traumatized generations of school kids. These films are still being shown by some driver’s education instructors… Contact footage@avgeeks.com for […]
Outsider, The (1951)
A dramatization of the problem of a young girl who feels that she is rejected by her school group. Points the way for a discussion of the mutual responsibilities of the individual and the group in such situations. Part of Centron Film’s “Discussion Problems in Group Living ” series which were open-ended and the class […]
Three Little Kittens (1953)
Proof that cats existed before the Internet! Traces the development of three kittens from birth until they are taken from their mother. Studies the characteristics and habits of cats and kittens. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. three-little-kittens-1953
Plow that Broke the Plains, The (1936)
Traces the social and economic history of the Great Plains from the time of the settlement of the prairies by cattlemen and farmers through the World War I boom to the years of depression and drought. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. plow-that-broke-the-plains-the-1936
Meet Your Federal Government (1946)
Reviews the structure and function of the federal government, as seen through the eyes of a high-school senior. Explains the nature and functions of each of the three main branches and the system of checks and balances. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. meet-your-federal-government-1946
Cities: How They Grow (1952)
Revised edition of ‘GROWTH OF CITIES.’ Names factors which affect the location and growth of cities. Uses maps to show the growth of American cities and points out the need for careful city planning. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. cities-how-they-grow-1952
City, The (1962)
Presents scenes in a complex, modern city including many types of buildings, diversified neighborhoods, transportation facilities, suburban areas and the city’s governing body at work. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. city-the-1962
How the Eye Functions (1941)
Explains gross & detailed structure of human eye. Briefly describes how light waves are refracted by lens of eye & focused on the retina. Emphasizes lens, its position & changes in curvature. Discusses monocular & binocular vision, retina, etc. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. how-the-eye-functions-1941