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  • 1973
    John Keats: His Life and Death

    John Keats: His Life and Death

    John Keats: His Life and Death

    01973HD

    Dramatization short on British romantic poet John Keats.

    John Keats: His Life and Death
  • 1990
    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

    01990HD

    Actor Pat Morita hosts three animated stories. Part of the Britannica series of animated films.

    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast
  • 1991
    Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

    Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

    Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

    01991HD

    Pat Morita hosts another entry in the Britannica's tales around the world series. This one covers the classic fairytale story of Cinderella.

    Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella
  • 1991
    Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

    Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

    Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

    01991HD

    Another entry in the britannica's tales around the world series. This covers the classic story of Hansel and Gretel.

    Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel
  • 1973
    The Reformation: Age of Revolt

    The Reformation: Age of Revolt

    The Reformation: Age of Revolt

    01973HD

    This educational documentary describes the political, social, and religious conditions of sixteenth century Europe. It also Interprets the reforms of...

    The Reformation: Age of Revolt
  • 1954
    The Pilgrims

    The Pilgrims

    The Pilgrims

    01954HD

    Follows the Pilgrims from England to Holland and to New England. Discusses the Mayflower compact and the hardships in the New World.

    The Pilgrims
  • 1969
    The Lady, or the Tiger?

    The Lady, or the Tiger?

    The Lady, or the Tiger?

    01969HD

    A visually experimental adaptation of the classic Frank Stockton short story.

    The Lady, or the Tiger?
  • 1954
    Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait

    Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait

    Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait

    5.81954HD

    Paintings and etchings of Rembrandt are used in revealing his life and career. Describes Rembrandt's early success as a fashionable portrait painter i...

    Rembrandt: A Self-Portrait
  • 1954
    Are Manners Important?

    Are Manners Important?

    Are Manners Important?

    51954HD

    Mickey thinks politeness is all that grownups think about. Lack of courtesy might not keep him from being elected President of the U.S., but a near ri...

    Are Manners Important?
  • 1971
    Ups/Downs

    Ups/Downs

    Ups/Downs

    01971HD

    A short film explaining the difference between amphetamines and barbiturates in sometimes hilarious and often heartbreaking ways, through animation, s...

    Ups/Downs
  • 1974
    Whazzat?

    Whazzat?

    Whazzat?

    01974HD

    Clay retelling of an 11th-century Arabic folk tale about six blind men

    Whazzat?
  • 1954
    Christmas Through the Ages

    Christmas Through the Ages

    Christmas Through the Ages

    01954HD

    The film narrator describes the assimilation and merging of ancient customs into the 20th century celebration of Christmas as portrayed with well-craf...

    Christmas Through the Ages
  • 1951
    Answering the Child's Why

    Answering the Child's Why

    Answering the Child's Why

    01951HD

    By encouraging children to ask questions, we help them understand the world.

    Answering the Child's Why
  • 1961
    Mexico: The Land and the People

    Mexico: The Land and the People

    Mexico: The Land and the People

    01961HD

    This film portrays the changes that are taking place in Mexico, including the growth of a middle class society which is developing as a result of educ...

    Mexico: The Land and the People
  • 1952
    A Surprise for Jean

    A Surprise for Jean

    A Surprise for Jean

    01952HD

    Jean's mother plans a surprise party for Jean on her sixth birthday. While Jean and Frank are on an errand, Jean's friends come, hide and surprise her...

    A Surprise for Jean
  • 1977
    The Aggressive Impulse

    The Aggressive Impulse

    The Aggressive Impulse

    01977HD

    Examines the manifestation of aggressive instincts in animals and in humans. Discusses ways in which both animals and humans impose limitations on the...

    The Aggressive Impulse
  • 1973
    Oops, I Made A Mistake!

    Oops, I Made A Mistake!

    Oops, I Made A Mistake!

    01973HD

    Helps children handle situations in which they make mistakes. Part of Most Important Person: Attitude series.

    Oops, I Made A Mistake!
  • 1973
    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry

    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry

    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry

    01973HD

    Helps children understand and cope with feelings of anger. Part of Most Important Person: Attitude series.

    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry
  • 1954
    The Civil War

    The Civil War

    The Civil War

    01954HD

    The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern United States (...

    The Civil War
  • 1969
    Me, Too?

    Me, Too?

    Me, Too?

    01969HD

    Educational film about exclusion and anger meant to be shown in classrooms, with a discussion afterwards.

    Me, Too?