Safety in the Shop: Power Tools(1970)

Bikes for Africa(en)

Bikes for Africa is an entertaining, insightful and moving documentary following the life adventures of Hap Cameron and Mandy Todd, and their attempt to help implement a self sustainable bike workshop in rural Namibia with a container load secondhand donated bikes from Melbourne. The film investigates how a bicycle can fundamentally change the lives of rural Africans, and brings to focus the great works of two-wheeled charities Bicycles for Humanity and the Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia.

Simply Metric(en)

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

Comprehensive School(en)

The joys of 1960s modern education - as seen at a not-exactly-typical local comp.

Little Sahara(es)

Those who do not know the Sahara think there is only sand in the desert. But in the desert there are children who play and draw and make movies, and who would like to not have to think about the war. In the desert there's a European colony, an occupied country called Western Sahara, where there are thousands of Sahrawi refugees living a hard life in exile. "Little Sahara" tells their story, the story of a supportive, resilient people who try to thrive and grow in the Hamada, where everything has a hard time growing.

Fermentation Workshop DVD with Sandor Katz(en)

A two-hour dvd of one of Sandor’s fermentation workshop, including demonstrations of making kefir and sauerkraut, as well as the history of fermentation and cultured foods, tips on fermentation vessels and storage, and information about micro-organisms, pre-digestion, and food safety (botulism, surface mould, and other fears de-mystified).

Still Life: Ron Mueck at Work(fr)

Playing with Fire(en)

You're asking for trouble when you play with fire - and this public information film is the stuff of nightmares.

Women in Industry(en)

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen(en)

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

Youth (Spring)(zh)

This film was shot between 2014 and 2019 in the town of Zhili, a district of Huzhou City in Zhejiang province, China. Zhili is home to over 18,000 privately-run workshops producing children's clothes, mostly for the domestic market, but some also for export. The workshops employ around 300,000 migrant workers, chiefly from the rural provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan and Jiangsu.

Burns and Scalds(en)

Hard-hitting depiction of the danger to children of burns and scalds.

Herrings(en)

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

National Milk Cocoa(en)

Drinking chocolate flashes before your eyes and makes an offer you can't refuse.

Women After the War(en)

A provoking film on the place of women.

Door to Door Salesman(en)

Ever had a good experience with doorstep salespeople? Maybe you were lucky, but the doorstep has never seemed the best place for a sensible sales decision – which is exactly why companies use it.

Beyond the Noise.(en)

An exploration into the benefits of music in uk youth culture. Understanding the comfort it can provide.

Dr. Wise on Influenza(en)

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

The Gambler(en)

This late 1940s/early 1950s rather graphic color film about carelessness and safety operating heavy machinery is presented by Caterpillar.

It Might Be You(en)

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

Planning for Public Shelter Entry(en)

The film features a meeting led by Dave Taylor, the shelter manager, discussing the protocols and responsibilities for staff members involved in managing a public shelter. Key participants, including operations deputy Harvey Johnson and health leader Mrs. Carter, outline their roles in ensuring a smooth entry for occupants during an emergency. The meeting emphasizes the importance of organization, communication, and the distribution of supplies. Staff members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each other's duties and prepare for potential scenarios, including managing newcomers and ensuring safety and sanitation within the shelter.