Educational film guide ()

321.8-323.1 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE MILESTONES OF DEMOCRACY. TJWT' 1941 lOmin sd $40, rent $2 321.8 Jh-sh-c High school social-science class discusses contributions in long chain of democratic milestones, such as Magna Charta, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc. 323.1 Race relations. Brotherhood AMERICANS ALL. Forum ed. MOT 1945 * 16min sd $55 323.1 el-jh-sh-c-ad-forum "A study of the vital problems with which many U.S. communities are concerned today: how to prevent racial and religious intolerance. The film is an honest presentation of intolerance as a menace to American liberty. "Discrimination is graphically shown but the emphasis is on the practical, constructive effort to prevent such discrimination as exemplified by the now famous Tolerance Plan of the Springfield, Massachusetts, Public Schools." Ed. screen BOUNDARY LINES. IntFlmFd 1947 lOmin sd * color $90 323.1 * el-jh-sh-c-ad-forum A plea to eliminate the arbitrary boundary lines which divide people from each other as individuals and as nations, invisible boundary lines of color, origin, wealth and religion. On an adult level, these lines result in an accumulation of fear and suspicion and finally in war. The film is composed of animated paintings, moving lines, realistic and abstract symbols; the music is an integral part of the drama The message — that we must learn, as peoples, to live together in harmony, and that it is possible to do so, make this highly suitable for forum discussion groups of all ages "Color, form, movement, and sound are synchronized so effectively that the picture should be of great interest to students of art and music, as well as to those interested chiefly in the idea presented. It is more abstract in treatment than most other films in the area, and would consequently be limited in appeal chiefiy to audiences bringing a background of experience to it. It uses an intellectual approach; yet it has a deep emotional impact. The ideas and questions presented should almost invariably stimulate lively discussion, whether in advanced high school social studies classes, in college, or in adult groups." Ed. screen "You cannot afford to overlook this film ... it calls attention to those imaginary but evilly effective boundary lines of fear, possession, color, greed, which make for intolerance and strife. It is also interesting because youngsters — from 11 upwards, at any rate — accept it quite readily, though adult previewers have declared it 'above the heads of children,' and seem to find its art from much less strange than these same previewers do." Film news BROTHERHOOD OF MAN. Brandon 1946 * lOmin sd color $80, rent $3 323.1 el-Jh-sh-c-ad-forum Guide Produced by United Productions of America for the United Automobile Workers and ba^ed on the pamphlet "Races of mankind" An animated color cartoon that deals with a currently vital issue. Portrays that differences between the human races are superficial, accidental, and environmental and explains that the differing skins of the races of mankind mean nothing — how, through the driftings of the first people of the Earth, there developed the three separate races of mankind. ITurther points out that there are four distinct types of blood, but all are found in all races and therefore, its differentiation has no racial relevance "Effective, witty and positive approach to serious problem. Excellent writing, music, color, animation and direction." Cleveland "It has liveliness and wit and something more — heart-appeal. It condenses within one reel a complex problem yet is unimpeachably lucid. It Is for everybody because it fulfills a wish we all know we have kept to ourselves too long — the wish to take off the boxing gloves and slap the other guy on the back. It is quite a film." Nat. bd. of rev. COMMON CAUSE. BIS 1943 llmin sd $27.50. rent $1.25 323.1 jh-sh-ad-forum An American and a Chinese pilot in China, a Russian and a British sailor at Murmansk, discover a common outlook and a common purpose behind the surface differences of national character and custom THE CUMMINGTON STORY. Castle 1946 20inin sd $27.85 323.1 jh-sh-c-ad -forum Produced by the Overseas Unit of the U.S. Ofliee oi War Information An intimate portrait of life in a rural New England town and a sirong plea against intolerance. A group of European reiugees come to live among these conservative Americans. After a while the newcomers are accepted into the lite of the community "The story shows how the pastor of one of the town's churches looked after some European refugees. He took care of their housing, employment and social contacts. True "brotherly love' was illustrated." Collaborator "Disappointed with this film as material that might be used for iniercuitural education." Collaborator HOUSE I LIVE IN. YoungAmerica 1946 lOmin sd $27.50 323.1 el-jh-sh-c-ad-forum Guide May also be purchased or borrowed from the National Conference of Christians and Jews An Academy award picture starring Frank Sinatra. Skillfully develops the theme of understanding religious and racial problems. A group of boys find common interests thru tiie leadership of Sinatra who sings two songs in this vital iSicture WHOEVER YOU ARE. FlmProgram 1946 20min sd $65, rent $3 323.1 jh-sh-cad -forum Produced by VFT Productions How can we stop racial tension that leads lo hate, even bloodshed? How can we forge in its stead unity, mutual understanding and respect? These are questions confronting most American communities. In one neighborhood in New York City, the upper West Side, a group of parents set out to find the answers — and they did WORLD WE WANT TO LIVE IN. NCCJ 1941 llmin sd $13.38, loan 323.1 el-jh-sh-ad-forum Dictatorships have developed a religious Intolerance which has spread alarmingly thruout the United States in spite of efforts of influential groups and people to forestall such developments A Roman Catholic, a Protestant and a Jewish child play together on an American shore but across the ocean not only religious but also political and social rights are denied to minority groups. Then the film indicates some of the intolerances which have developed on this side of the ocean. Charles Evans Hughes, Al Smith, Eddie Cantor and Wendell Wiilkie all speak for a greater understanding and cooperation "An excellent film for a study of social and political conditions that contribute to the development of racial and religious intolerance." L. C. Larson in Ed. screen 336