The successor to Powerful Stuff, this safety film demonstrates the dangers of high voltage electricity.
6.1Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
0.0No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.
8.5Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.
0.0With its simple and iconic imagery this was public information film at its most sensational: expensive special effects and high-concept production design brought public information filmmaking into the realm of state-of-the-art corporate advertising. The film was the result of a £5 million cinema and television campaign aimed at combating the growing spread of HIV and AIDS. With restrictions around the overt promotion of condom use on television and a growing chorus of moral campaigners promulgating their own agenda, the straightforward and doom-laded approach was probably the only viable option for campaign mastermind Sammy Harari. But the result was a hard-hitting and memorable campaign which undoubtedly fulfilled its brief of pervading public consciousness. There are two versions; the one shown in cinemas did not feature John Hurt's famous voiceover.
When two parties get in a head-on collision, it's up to emergency services to free them from the wreckage. What follows is a demonstration of what their job and duties entail.
6.5Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!
7.0Power cuts, housing shortages and exorbitant rents – Aberdeen man goes head to head with his greedy landlady.
A short public service film warning people in New Jersey to stay out of the way of oncoming streetcars. The message is framed in a cute romantic comedy.
This PSA-style film from the 1970s titled “Use Your Head” was presented by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario to eliminate occupational head injuries on construction sites. The film discusses the benefits of consistent wear and usage of the construction hard hat, the different available models of hard hats, as well as how to properly take care of your hard hat. Additionally the film briefly touches on the history of protective headgear from the Vikings to the Trojans to military helmets from World War I. This film was produced by Toronto, Canada based production company Rabko. The film was produced in a low-cost method, using still frames of photographs to achieve a narrative, so that is feels like a slideshow.
The film "Sanitation: Why All The Fuss?" emphasizes the critical importance of sanitation in food handling for public health. It explains how bacteria, which can multiply rapidly and cause illness, are often transferred by people, pests, and contaminated tools. To prevent foodborne illnesses, food handlers must adhere to strict hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing, maintaining proper food temperatures, and ensuring cleanliness in food preparation areas. The film highlights that while heating food kills bacteria, it does not eliminate toxins that may have already formed, making prompt refrigeration essential.
0.0A delightful animated appeal to help bringing in Scotland’s harvest, made by the legendary Lotte Reiniger.
0.0A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.
0.0A worn out mother, Sara, seeks out the source of her child’s favorite lullaby.
4.1A creature from outer space, nightbeast, crash lands in Baltimore and starts a killing spree that quickly escelates.
0.0Road safety instructional film using child actors and amusing animals.
0.0A short film about a planet whose inhabitants chew on poisonous blue sticks.
The film focuses on the essential techniques for lifesavers to safely rescue individuals in distress without endangering themselves. It highlights various scenarios where rescuers must handle panicky victims, employing strategies like blocking, turning, and escaping from holds. The film emphasizes the importance of training and preparedness, demonstrating effective techniques for releases and escapes to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the victim.
The film demonstrates survival swimming techniques, emphasizing the importance of staying calm in emergencies. It teaches viewers how to utilize trapped air in clothing and boots to remain buoyant and floating. Various floating and treading techniques are explained, including the rotary kick, scissors kick, and breaststroke kick. The film also covers how to modify strokes for swimming with heavy clothing and provides tips on using clothing to create buoyancy and warmth in cold water situations.
Emphasizes the importance of safe, non-swimming techniques for rescuing drowning victims, highlighting that most drownings can be prevented with proper knowledge. It details various approaches and adaptations for lifesaving, including entry methods, swimming strokes, and carries, while stressing that swimming rescues should only be a last resort. Lifesavers must be proficient in swimming skills before engaging in rescue training, and constant practice is essential for maintaining these skills.
