See and hear : the journal on audio-visual learning (1945)

i* / .■1 sreiif ill "liiolliciliood of Man BROTHERHOOD FILMS (continued from page 2 0) Does It Matter What You Think— 16mni sound, 15 rain.; Cost, $47.50; Rental, $2.00. British Information Services, 360 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 1, Illinois. Jr, Sr HS, Col, Adult; Eng., Guid- ance, Hist., Psych., Teaching, Soc. Studies, and Clubs. • This amusing and provocative film for both adults and teen-agers arouses many questions in the mind of its audience. Do you think what you are told to think or do you form independent conclusions? Do you read a newspaper because it ex- presses your ideas or because you accept its editor's ideas? When you form an opinion, what use do you make of it? Don't Be a Sucker—I6mni sound, 17 niin.; Deposit. National Conference of Christians and Jews, 381 Fourth Ave., New York 16, N.Y. Jr. Sr HS, Col, Adult; U. S. Hist., SocioL, Clubs. • Hitler duped millions of German people with his "divide and con- quer" tactics before World War II. There are frequent signs that there are those who are trying to split our people into antagonistic groups today. This film dramatically points out the dangers and possible results il wc allow such a di\ision of oin- people to occur. .\n excellent film showing the ncccssitv for the ]jro- tetiion of ininorilv groii])s. House I Live In— Kiiiiiii somul, 10 iiiin., ,S27.r)(); Rcni.il. Sli.jO. ^ oimg .America Fihiis. Inc.. IS K, llsi Si.. Xf.^- \'ork. X.'i. liilrnnrd. fr. \r HS. Col. Adiill: Six . Studies. Clubs. • ill lliis film Frank Siiialia l.ilks to a group of boys who thought less! \ persecute a hoy of another religious grouj). His appeal to these bovs emphasizes the fact that America is a nation "made up of a hundred different kinds of people with differ- iiu ways of talking, and going to (lunch, but they're all .American wa\s." Sinatra sings two songs in this film. Man—One Family—Kimm sound, 17 min.. S37..')(): Rental, S2.00. I5ritish Inlormation Services, 360 N. Michi- L. 11 .\\enue, Chicago 1, 111. /), Sr HS, Col, Adult; Biology, nisi., Soc. Studies, Clubs. • \ hard hitting refutation of the theory of a master race. It breaks down the common and persistent belief that there is such a thing as racial distinction. The Peoples' Charter—16mm sound, 17 mill.. Rental, $2.50 single day: $1.00 2-7 days' use; Cost, $37.50. Films of the Nations, Inc., 55 W. 15th St., New York 19, N.Y. • Ihis film made, entirely of au- iluntic documemar) material, and with an. .American commentary, shows how, in the midst of war, the idea of the United Nations was born and how it was organized. Seeds of Destiny—16mm sound, 18 mill., Rental $2.50: Sales price, $12.00. Films of the Nations, Inc., 55 W. 45th St., New York 19, N.Y. • This is the grim and tragic story ol hunger and destitution which follow war It is today's threat to the lives and health of millions of children in Europe and Asia. It is tomorrow's threat to a world seeking peace, for these children, if they grow into young adults deprived of a (IiaiKC to devclo|5 healthy in mind aiul l)()d\, could shape the world to other ends. Better than a thousand strong printed words, this Academy Award winning film can wake Amer- icans to ask themsehes. "What can '-\' do about it? " We, The People — 16mm sound, 8 min.. Cost, $30.00; Rental, $2.50. Young .America Films, Inc., 18 E. list St., New York, N. Y. /), .Sr HS, Adult: Soc. Studies. • An orienlation film designed to show ilic various purposes and func- lidhN 1)1 ihc I'nitcd Nations Organi- /nioii. I hrough the comliiiu-d use 1)1 li\c adion and animated (harts. I 111' lilni describes each ol llic basic luiKiions of the six major di\isions SEE PAGES 34-35 FOR SOURCES of the United Nations and points out the responsibility which devolves upon each individual in making the United Nations luHill its purpose. World We Want to Live In—16mm sound. 10 mill.: Deposit. National Confeience of Christians and Jews, 381 Fourth Ave., New York 16, N.Y. Intermed., Jr, Sr HS, Adult; Soc. Studies, Civics, U.S. Hist., Clubs. • .A very dignified plea for under- standing and tolerance of the other fellow's \iewp()int. .An excellent film to be used in situations where inter- group relationships are being studied and discussed. Shcjws the viewpoints of the Protestants, the Catholic, and the Jew, as well as the viewpoints of heretofore conHictng groups being brought together on the basis of mutual understanding. 35MM FILMSTRIPS The Marshall Plan — Pathway to Peace-filmstrip, $3.00 with 16-page leader guide. Film Publishers, Inc., 25 Broad St., New York 4. N. Y. Jr, Sr HS, Col, Adult; Hist., Soc. Studies. • Ihis filmstrip was produced in col- laboration with the Foreign Policy Association and clearly explains the reasons behind Europe's needs, America's present and future stakes in European recovery, and the sig- nificance of the Marshall Plan in world-wide peace and prosperity. Speechnotes included. Nature of Democracy—7 filmstrips; Color, $33.50 a set; $5.75 each. (Cur- riculum) Jam Handy Organization, 2821 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit 11. ,/), .Sr HS: Civics. Hi.^t., Soc. Studies. •This series of seven filmstrips shows the rights and responsibilities of the Eds and Bills and Helens of Fair- town — an ideal (ommunity. Each filmsiiip pro\ ides a basis for class discussion, and stimulates student interest in current problems. Titles: (I) Democracy at Work; (2) Free- dom of Religion; (3) Equality Be- fore the Luiu; (4) Taking Part in tlie Government; (5) Freedom of Expression; (6) Education; (7) By and For the People. SVE Picturol Library: luiiuli((ls ol suitable filmstrips to aid students in belter uiKlcrstiniding of our world are a\ ailable from Society for Visual Educ:iti()n. Inc.. 100 E. Ohio Si.. C'hicai'o 1 1.