Educational film guide (1948)

267-296 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE MEN OF TOMORROW — Continued "The many interesting scenes of the work of the 'Y' among boys both in foreign lands and in the United States not only show the value of the organization but also stimulate thought on the needs of youth and the importance of meeting these needs on a Christian level. "Good for Sunday evening services, parent grroups and youth leaders." Religious film assn Y.W.C.A, HARLEM, NEW YORK. 15min si rent $1.50 RFA 1940 267 Jh-sh-adult Produced by Harmon Foundation In the form of a visualized letter which a Negro girl writes home to her mother, the film shows the advantages in training for economic usefulness and the sports and recreation which are available at the Y.W.C.A. in the center of New York's crowded Harlem 270 History of the Christian church THE CRUSADES. TFC 29min sd apply 270 Jh-sh-ad Produced by Paramount Edited for classroom use, with emphasis on the persons and events of the Third Crusade "The despoliation of Jerusalem by the infidels and the preaching of Peter the Hermit are revealed as forces which motivated the peoples of Europe to undertake the series of holy wars. The film concentrates upon the Third Crusade, the departure of the English forces under Richard the Lionhearted, the massing of the armies and the difficulties of supplying and equipping the expedition, the battle of Acre, and the failure in capturing the city, and finally, Saladin's chivalrous truce which opened Jerusalem to pilgrims. Painstaking research resulted in exact properties, costumes and settings." See & hear 271 Religious orders CLOISTERED. Nu-Art 1941 71min sd rent $15 271 sh-adult Made in France this film shows the successive stages thru which a novice must pass to become a nun. It is available in English, Spanish. Portuguese or FVench "Because of its special appeal to members of the Catholic church this film would not be a proper subject for general school audiences." Secondary ed 277 Religion in the United States AMERICA PRAYS. AssnFlm 1945 llmin sd (World spotlight ser) $30, rent $2 277 c-adult Produced by Newsreel Distributors and Pathe Studios, with collaboration of Look magazine "Depicts the significant findings in an intensive study made to determine the spiritual strength of our country, to find out how many of our population of 134 million men, women and children believe in God, attend church or Sunday-School regularly, and make use of prayer— in these days when the things of the spirit are important as never before." Educational screen 282 Roman Catholic church STORY OF THE VATICAN. 60min sd $450 LibraryFlm 1941 282 Jh-sh-adult Produced by the March of Time, rated by Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen Nar We are shown the splendors of the basilica of St Peter's, the murals of Michaelangelo in the Sistine chapel, the Vatican library and the crypts beneath the cathedral where the Popes are buried. We see also the Vatican radio station and post office. A series of intimate studies of the Pope addressing his advisory body on peace brings the film to a close "A reverent and impressive movie. Monsignor Sheen's commentary is up to his usual excellence. An emotional and spiritual experience which should not be missed." Catholic school Jl 290 Nonchristian religions PRIMITIVE RELIGIONS. RFA 1930 15min si (Comparative religions ser) rent $1.25 290 Jh-sh-c-adult Guide Produced by Harmon Foundation Interprets the beauty, intensity and the underlying savagery of the basic religious attitudes of man toward the forces of nature THREE GREAT RELIGIONS. ChinaFlm 1932 15min si (China, our neighbor ser) $25, rent $1.50 290 Jh-sh-ad Produced by Harmon Foundation Presents Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism 294 Buddhism. Hinduism BUDDHISM. RFA 1930 SOmin si (Comparative religions ser) rent $2.50 294 Jh-sh-c-adult Produced by Harmon Foundation Touches upon the outward aspects of Buddhism — its images of gods and devils, its temples, priests, forms, ceremonies, etc INDIAN TEMPLES. TFC llmin sd color apply 294 Jh-sh-adult Produced by Paramount Pictures Corp "Description of the Hindu religion, temples, rites, gods, etc. The Goddess Kail, Idol of solid gold carried on a tour; Siva, the destroyer; Lakshlma, Shiva, Ganesh and other gods. "Temples at Belur and Halibib; holy men In meditation; the Taj Mahal." Advisory committee 296 Jews ASSIGNMENT: TEL AVIV. UPA 1948 21min sd color loan 296 Jh-sh-ad Produced by Paul Falkenburg. Narrated by Quentin Reynolds The screen diary of the daily life and work of a family living in the all-Jewish city of Tel Aviv DAY IN DAGANIA. UPA 15min sd color loan 296 sh-c-ad-forum A visit to the first cooperative colony established in Palestine. This is the settlement which has served as the model for hundreds of colonies established with the aid of the United Palestine appeal in the Jewish homeland. The cooperative system developed in Dagania places every member of the colony in a position of responsibility for the welfare of the entire group. Every man and woman has his or her chores to perform THE DAY'S WORK. UWP 1946 21min sd ♦ (Two thousand years ago) $100, rent $6 296 Jh-sh-adult The carpenter and his son proceed to their village shop; the potter moulds the clay 262