Thud and Blunder learn what not to do while in a coal mine.
A confrontation of two worlds-- Two rooms, one of which is full of light and colors, the other a monotonous gray.
Protect and Survive was a public information series on civil defence produced by the British government during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was intended to inform British citizens on how to protect themselves during a nuclear attack, and consisted of a mixture of pamphlets, radio broadcasts, and public information films. The series had originally been intended for distribution only in the event of dire national emergency, but provoked such intense public interest that the pamphlets were authorised for general release.
The story features a young girl whose grandfather dies from Ebola and puts the rest of her family at risk. The film makes visible the invisible Ebola germs to help people realize how Ebola spreads and how to protect themselves. Critical messages are woven through the story so that people better understand Ebola, see themselves within the context of an outbreak, and learn how to keep themselves safe from the disease and protect their communities.
Sponsored as part of the Electricity Council's 'Understanding Electricity' campaign, Play Safe is a series of three hard-hitting fillers designed to highlight to children the potentially fatal consequences of playing near overhead electric lines and substations. The carefree attitude of the youngsters as they fly their kites and radio-controlled planes in the open air is undermined by composer Harry Robinson's electronic soundtrack, which pulsates with menace throughout.
This is an educational anime short produced to be shown in schools and designed to prevent child abduction. It follows a young girl named Yumi who dreams about a video game she is playing which teaches her what to do if a strange man tries to force her into a car.
A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.
Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.
Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.
Featuring the voiceover of Sir Anthony Hopkins, this public information film from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society starts out rather innocently with beautiful hand-painted animation. It describes how once a year a large group of pilot whales swim to a small group of islands known as the Faroe Islands.
A memorable public information film for American Cancer Society; it shows a fetus smoking a cigarette, to warn expectant mothers against smoking while pregnant.
No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.
Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.
Animated film that promotes the importance of pure water. The film illustrates correct measures in keeping spring and well water from being contaminated.
Animated short documentary film made to advance the cause of a balanced diet for the benefit of the public health and for the advancement of the American war effort.
A delightful animated appeal to help bringing in Scotland’s harvest, made by the legendary Lotte Reiniger.
This one is another warning to the French public about the dangers of alcohol. Everything seems rosy at first, but that doesn't last long. After illustrating the 'metamorphosis of money' into alcohol, the film describes the inevitable consequence - which isn't just drunkenness and unconsciousness, but insanity and death apparently.
Made for the Community Chests of America, Pluto demonstrates his community spirit by donating his collection of bones.
The animated adventures of twins Dan and Darlene, who spend their time dodging the innumerable adult predators in their city.
The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.
Abstract public information film regarding the practice of safe sex.