From The Archive

Outsider, The (1951)

A dramatization of the problem of a young girl who feels that she is rejected by her school group. Points the way for a discussion of the mutual responsibilities of the individual and the group in such situations.

This film is available on Educational Archive Volume Two : Social Engineering 101 DVD

From The Archive

Buying Food (1950)

Made for home economics class, this is a primer on sensible food shopping. We learn to read canned food labels and get a glimpse at the mysterious grading system for various foods (and may understand why food grades are no longer advertised unless they are ‘“Grade A”’). Many of this film’’s messages are still poignant today, especially since supermarkets are designed to encourage ““impulse buying.””

This film is available on the Educational Archives Volume 8: Social Engineering 201 DVD

From The Archive

Atomic Age Classics Vol 6 : Love & Marriage DVD

The films on this DVD were created as cautionary tales so couples could look at their own relationships and, hopefully, avoid taking a plunge into truly awful marriages. Films include – Social-Sex Attitudes in Adolescence, How Do You Know It’s Love?, Are You Ready For Marriage?, Marriage Is A Partnership, Should I Marry Outside My Faith?

From The Archive

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.

From The Archive

I Spy Racism

I Spy the 1965 TV show was the first U.S. show that featured a lead black actor, Bill Cosby, and helped usher in a more racially diverse primetime. In the late 1960s, both lead actors were asked to do TV specials that addressed the problems of racism and racial identity. Bill Cosby hosts the fascinating Black History – Lost, Stolen Strayed and Robert Culp hosts Black and White – Uptight.

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Rats Rats Rats

Films about rats and humans and how we really aren’t that different after all. Films include Fourteen Rats And A Rat Catcher, Rats, Let’s Have a Party, How Rodney the River Rat Made Money Grow and more.