Seeing Through Commercials

PSA: FBLA(en)

Two young lads finely dressed, are promoting Future Business Leaders of America. Giggles, tears, and enjoyment awaits.

Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health(en)

The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.

More Dangerous Than Dynamite(en)

A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.

Simply Metric(en)

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

Safe Crossing: An EGG-cellent Idea!(en)

This video reinforces the importance of safe crossing and loading/unloading behaviors for primary age students. In the story, the main character goes on an adventure with his pet dinosaur “EGG” to stress the dangers of the loading zone.

The Story of Menstruation(en)

A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.

Defense Against Invasion(en)

A doctor persuades a group of boys to be vaccinated by explaining how it will protect them against disease. Animated sequences depict the body metaphorically as a city, defended by the blood cells, which are stimulated by vaccination to amass arms and ammunition, in order to defend the city when it is invaded by germs.

Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line(en)

Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.

Health for the Americas: Planning for Good Eating(en)

An educational short from Disney on the importance of good nutrition.

The Grain That Built a Hemisphere(en)

This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.

Health for the Americas: The Unseen Enemy(en)

Disney animated educational film about staying safe from disease.

The Winged Scourge(en)

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

Wild at the Wheel(en)

This short film looks at the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and heeding traffic rules. A traffic cop investigates a serious car crash and attempts to understand the cause.

Dead Serious(en)

Based on the book by Jane Mersky Leder, Dead Serious is an educational documentary that tackles the serious issue of teen suicide.

Gangs: Turning the Corner(en)

This 60 minute video captures in a dynamic format the people and programs that are successfully turning the corner on gangs. Stories and examples from across the United States will highlight winning approaches to confronting the gang problem.

V A P O R D R E A M S(es)

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.

Focus on LSD(en)

This anti-drug educational film, hosted by pop singer Tommy Roe, features teenagers discussing the pros and cons of taking LSD.

Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks(en)

This 1970s PSA-style short film titled ”Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks” combines b-roll footage and stop-motion photography to display the most common types of accidents and driving errors at rail crossings and how to avoid these errors

Women in Industry(en)

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