This film explains and explores the advanced technology in today’s coal industry through interviews with men and women who work in the mines and are proud of it. They tell the story of American technology and our national pastime of building a better mousetrap.
This film is available on the Power Behind the Nation DVD-R ![]()

NEW!! The fine folks at Fantoma have released the second boxed set of Educational Archives DVDs. Get 4 DVDs (Religion, Patriotism, More Sex & Drugs and Social Engineering 201) in a nifty box that looks like a locker! (Sorry, it’s not metal. Saving scrap metal for the war effort) $45
Films from the 1970s about the wonders and hazards of roller skating and skateboarding.
Bill
Through the flicker of dim projector bulbs and the warble of optical soundtracks a blueprint for better living in the Atomic Age was spelled out in no uncertain terms. Now just as you remember them, Fantoma presents this collection of social etiquette films. For extra credit take home this second volume of 16mm behavior modification, because you can never be too polite or too popular. Films include: Skipper Learns A Lesson, What To Do On A Date, The Self-Image Film, Social Acceptability, Good Health Practices, Understanding Others, Kitty Cleans Up, The Cautious Twins, Your Junior High Days, Buying Food, Each Child Is Different, It Must Be The Neighbors.