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Day in America, A (1969)

Presents a day in the life of the United States featuring a cross-section of Americans. Stresses freedom to work, worship, and play. A wonderful pro-American propaganda piece made by the US Air Force during a time when the country was divided by the civil rights movement, a rebellious youth culture and the country’s participation in […]

Woodworker, The (1940)

Surveys types of jobs performed by carpenters in the building industry and furniture making trades. Suggests studies needed to enter the woodworking field. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. woodworker-the-1940

It’s Your America (1948)

Emphasizes the returning soldier’s responsibilities in preparing himself for the job of running his country in such a way that the things he fought for will be achieved and preserved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. its-your-america-1948

Waves of Green (1950)

Shows the contribution made to agriculture by the land-grant colleges and universities, and their extension services. It is emphasized that the ideas of scientists and the help of county agents, extension workers and special courses at agricultural colleges have contributed toward increasing the standard of living in the United States. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. […]

Passenger Train, The (1954)

Describes a journey from a large city to the country on a streamline train. Shows duties of many of the people who work in the station and on the train. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. passenger-train-the-1954

Service and Citizenship (1951)

Points out that military service should be understood as part of citizenship and that training in the everyday duties of citizenship is a part of the preparation for military service. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. service-and-citizenship-1951

Social Acceptability (1958)

Illustrates the correlation between social acceptability and the successful adjustment and happiness of the average adolescent. Emphasizes the responsibility of adults to provide adolescents with guidance in the social skills. Quite an amazing film that says that regardless of what you do to be popular in school, ultimately, you are judged by how your parent’s […]

Good Loser, The (1953)

In an era so bound by conformity and predictability, it’s no surprise that children were actually taught to lose. Ray always wins contests and has come to feel entitled to glory. But when Marilyn beats him, he has to learn to accept defeat gracefully. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. good-loser-the-1953

New Tools for Learning

“So much must be learned by so many in so little time. This is the question we must address to every aspect of the problem. School buildings; equipment; teacher’s loads; teacher’s salaries; the training of teachers and the tools for learning.” Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. new-tools-for-learning