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Prove it With A Magnifying Glass (1959)

A young boy uses a magnifying glass to prove for himself the validity of many scientific facts about which he has been told, and to discover many new facts about the world around him. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. prove-it-with-a-magnifying-glass-1959

What About Prejudice? (1959)

Examines the damage done by a group to a classmate because of prejudice and shows the individual’s emotional response when the ‘TRUTH’ is learned. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. what-about-prejudice-1959

Sleep for Health

Presents importance of regular sleeping habits from viewpoint of child. Emphasizes child’s own responsibility in formation of good habits. Considers dreaming as normal part of sleeping Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. sleep-for-health

Brotherhood of Man (1946)

An animated film, in humorous style, which makes the point that dissimilarities between people are not basic but result from superficial environmental influences. Based on the pamphlet ‘RACES OF MANKIND’ by Ruth Benedict and Gene Weltfish. DIRECTOR: Robert Cannon. WRITERS: Ring Lardner Jr., Maurice Rapf, Phil Eastman. MUSIC: Paul Smith. ANIMATION: John Hubley. Contact footage@avgeeks.com […]

Safeguarding Military Information (1941)

Stresses the importance of secrecy on the part of military personnel and workers engaged in defense activities, and shows the results of careless talk. Cast: JUDY HOLIDAY — “TRUDY”. Eddie Bracken, actor. Written by Preston Sturges. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. safeguarding-military-information-1941

Kentucky Pioneers

Follows pioneer families along wilderness road to Kentucky. Shows their schools, recreation and everyday tasks, such as weaving, soap-making, cooking, carpentry and candle-making. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. kentucky-pioneers-2

As Boys Grow (1957)

In the school gymnasium a coach leads his group of adolescent boys in a discussion on the physical changes they are experiencing. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. as-boys-grow-1957

Information Machine (1973)

Barely animated concept piece about creative people and data processing throughout history..SPONSOR: IBM Corp. PRODUCTION CO.: Eames Studio. DIRECTORS: Charles and Ray Eames. MUSIC: Elmer Bernstein. NARRATOR: Vic Perrin. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. information-machine-1973

Science and Superstition

Common beliefs from the world of superstition, compared with scientifically tested ideas, illustrate similarities and differences between science and superstition. Both resulted from a desire to understand nature. But science offers a different way of thinking, in which there are clear definitions and careful testing before conclusions are made. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. science-and-superstition

Attitudes and Health (1949)

Demonstrates how self-confidence and right attitudes are necessary to good health. Reveals how attitudes toward seemingly unrelated happenings, such as failure to get a promotion, can prevent an individual from doing his best and even cause physical illness. Guy with the facial tick is classic. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. attitudes-and-health-1949

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