This film explores the traditional crafts of Native American tribes, specifically the Hopi, Navajo, and Iroquois. It highlights the craftsmanship of Hopi basket weaving and pottery, showcasing their techniques and cultural significance. The Navajo's weaving of wool blankets and rugs, as well as their silver jewelry making process, is also detailed. Additionally, the film discusses the Iroquois tradition of carving ceremonial masks from basswood trees. Each craft reflects the unique heritage and artistic expressions of these tribes.
Jan 1980
Presents a story about a spaceship from the Galactic Federation which is given a mission to rescue the inhabitants of Earth before the Sun explodes.
Oct 1978
The Hadley's new house does everything for them - it cooks, does the housework, reads to them, even comforts them. The playroom brings the Hadley children's fantasies to life in full color, three dimensions and odorphonics. However, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley are increasingly terrified by the images and sounds of the the African Veldt.
Oct 1979
Louie is an affable used-car salesman who shares with the audience his ideas on obsolescence, using gimmicks in razor blades, changing fashions in clothes, and tail-fins on cars in the 1950's as examples. He encourages us to use "the power of the buck" to buy quality and not support obsolescence.
Jan 1975
Children discuss their feelings with one grownup and two scary puppets: Herky and the reprehensible Gooney.
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A coach coaches kids on how a clock works.
Aug 1976
First of the Man And the State series, dramatizing the character of Socrates in the context of his 339 B.C. trial, posing questions about if the state has the right to silence individuals.
Sep 1971
Animated film in which diverse teens commenting on sex, family, substance use, peer pressure, friendship and more.
Short experimental animation by James Gore
Jan 1973
A BFA Educational media production on western expansion via railroads and the role they played in the foundation of the Americas
Reports on an unexplained, extra sensory type of communication that researchers refer to as Psi. Shows experiments being conducted to explore and define the Psi phenomena.
Jan 1976
A young girl encounters sexual discrimination when she takes over her brother's paper route.
Jan 1974
The Spirit of Banking shows Arthur Scrooge the error of his ways.
Jan 1977
Presents a story about a girl and her friends who play a strange game called invasion. The girl's mother becomes alarmed when she discovers that the invasion is to come from outer space, and she begins to wonder what will happen at zero hour.
A student discussion film regarding the economic, infrastructural, and environmental impacts of the American highway system
Dec 1971
Rod, Julian, and John walk home from school together. When boys and stones get together, what's the target? By mistake, it is Mrs. Jensen's window.
Jan 1969
Explaining how letters are used.
May 1973