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Not until the religious film is taken out of the commercial field, and allowed to develop unhampered under the Church will the splendid religious and ritualistic opportunity [of film] be realized. -Vachel Lindsay

A Brief History of Christian Films: 1918-2002
Film professor Brian Hess, Ph.D.

Although he was not aware of it, plans to make religious films independent of commercial studios had been underway for years before the American poet made his statement in 1922. Yet it would be nearly 20 years before an independent Christian filmmaking movement had any degree of success, financial or aesthetic. This brief summary of the history of religious filmmaking will look at 2 such pioneers, whose vastly differing ideas about the role of these films and their audiences have influenced every Christian film-maker of the last 6 decades. [1]

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To celebrate the 100th Natural Horror Picture Show at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences screening, we are hosting a movie trailer contest. The video above describes the rules and has some inspirational trailers. Here are the rules:

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Benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero-in-tights Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth’s top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion. Lots of goofy fun with this film! Show up early to see an A/V Geeks short and get a good seat! Stay after the movie to play trivia and win valuable prizes! FREE!

7pm. Friday, February 6th, NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC

Given recent election results, many of us are gearing up to be proud to again say that they are Americans but are a little rusty. The A/V Geeks pull from their 16mm archive, films that remind us how to be good citizens and how our contributions can make the country great. Films include: Patriotism, Are You A Good Citizen? and more.

8PM, Sunday, January 25th Tir Na Nog, 218 S. Blount St. Raleigh, NC 27601

7PM, Thursday, January 29th Center for Documentary Studies/a>,
1317 W. Pettigrew Street Durham, NC

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From The Archive

Great American Chocolate Factory, The

A fascinating look at how milk chocolate is made. This film came to the AV Geeks archive by way of a Pennsylvania public school film library.

This film is available on the Food 2: The Leftovers DVD


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

Those Naughty Girls

Why should boys have all the fun of breaking laws and
physically and mentally abusing friends, family and neighbors? This show features
16mm school films that show how little girls can be just as delinquent as their
male counterparts. Films include – Never A Bride, Fur Coat Club, All My Tomorrows,
The Grapevine, That’s Stealing!


From The Archive

Bell Science!

Two classic Bell Science Series Gateways To The Mind, Alphabet Conspiracy that aren’t available on DVD, but are just
as entertaining and inspirational as they were when they were first made.

From The Archive

Educational Archive Volume Five : Patriotism DVD

A collection of patriotic films and Cold War classics. Revel in the American way of life, get a glimpse at vintage Homeland Security and learn what you can do for your country in such films as: Despotism, Great Rights, Day of Thanksgiving, Patriotism (with Bob Crane!), Duck & Cover, You Can Change the World, 200, Getting Ready Emotionally, In Our Hands: How We Got What We Have, Freedom Comes High, Red Nightmare, Pledge of Allegiance.

From The Archive

Anatomy of an Auto Accident

Car crashes and their causes. Films include -
Traffic Safety-Courtesy, Mystery Crash, Auto Accident – What to Do Afterwards,Collision
Rescue, Wheels of Tragedy


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