From The Archive

Let’s Play Fair(1949)

Sharing, taking turns and obeying rules are some of the basic elements of fair play that children discover in this film. Fair play is the best way to have the most fun.

From The Archive

Crossroads U.S.A. (1952)

This is a shortened version odd little morality play about the opportunities of oil as told in a gas station that’s about to be robbed. A story of individual ownership of a service station is used as evidence that the public’s best interests are served by privately-managed businesses whose owners are encouraged by the incentive to earn.

This film is available on the Power Behind the Nation DVD-R

From The Archive

Without A Leg To Stand On

Three films about people with physical handicaps. Steadfast Tin Soldier – the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. Gravity Is My Enemy – a quadriplegic artist talks about his work and his life. Boy On A Skateboard – a young boy with no legs copes with his life in a mill town.

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A/V Geeks T-shirts!

NY artist and all-around swell guy Jason Polan took a break from drawing everybody in New York City to design the awesome t-shirt you see here. You can get your own shirt for $15 (plus shipping).

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The Modern Housewife

Films aimed towards solving the problems faced by today’s (well, really, yesterday’s) modern housewife. A fascinating and insulting look at the 1950s and 1960s housewife. Films include: Goodbye to Garbage,Home is What You Make it, Soft as a Cloud, Joy of Living with Fragrance and Freeze-In.

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A/V Geeks Sell Out

Films about good salesmanship. Now you, too, can learn about the A/V Geeks secret strategy for success. Films on salesmanship included: The Cookie Kids, Sales Building Role, Trader Vic’s Used Cars, Nothing But Lookers. Plus two “sponsored” films (films sponsored by a company for product placement) I Have To Be Me and Good Morning, Mr Johnson. Plus assorted commercials.