Butterfly With Four Birthdays (1965)
One of the A/V Geek’s favorite filmmakers, Sid Laverents, makes an educational film about the life cycle of the butterfly.
AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 10-14-2024
Are we back at the archive today? Are the arcane scanner drivers going to cooperate so we can scan some
ASVAB: Story Behind The Name (1980s?)
The ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is a crucial testing program for high school students aimed at career
Toute La Bande: Aventure En Mer (1970)
This French foreign language film narrates a story about two boys, Vic and Jean-Louis, who go on a boating adventure
Secret of American Production, The (1955)
Discusses the unique political and economic system established by America’s founding fathers, emphasizing the importance of freedoms such as the
Murder on the Screen (1958)
A humorous story about a “detective’s” efforts to track down the guilty person who committed a “murder.” The victim is
Salt from the Earth (1944)
Explores the origins, mining methods, and industrial uses of salt. It describes how salt is naturally deposited through geological processes
Town, The (1945)
The film “The Town” offers an idealized depiction of life in Madison, Indiana, portraying the democratic and social values of
Word to the Wives, A (ca. 1955)
This comical film centers around two housewives, one of whom devises a clever plan to help the other, Jane, get
Where Does It Get You? (1946)
The content emphasizes the importance of agility, stamina, and judgment in various aspects of life, including sports, academics, and everyday
Drug Addiction (1951)
Discusses the serious issue of drug addiction, particularly among youth, detailing how seemingly harmless substances like marijuana and heroin can
Mexican Moods (1942)
This 1942 travelogue film, directed by Aldo Ermini and sponsored by the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs, showcases