A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds
PBS Frontline takes an in-depth look at the multibillion-dollar "persuasion industries" of advertising and public relations and how marketers have developed new ways of integrating their messages deeper into the fabric of our lives. Through sophisticated market research methods to better understand consumers and by turning to the little-understood techniques of public relations to make sure their messages come from sources we trust, marketers are crafting messages that resonate with an increasingly cynical public.
Dore Schary presents clips from upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films.
This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.
Since the late 18th century American legal decision that the business corporation organizational model is legally a person, it has become a dominant economic, political and social force around the globe. This film takes an in-depth psychological examination of the organization model through various case studies. What the study illustrates is that in the its behaviour, this type of "person" typically acts like a dangerously destructive psychopath without conscience. Furthermore, we see the profound threat this psychopath has for our world and our future, but also how the people with courage, intelligence and determination can do to stop it.
1950s Soho beats with far more energy than its 21st century counterpart in this vivid time capsule.
Innovations in the bowling world are featured in this 1960 promotional film produced by American bowling equipment manufacturer Brunswick.
Documentary detailing a farmer’s visit to the market in Rawalpindi.
A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.
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.
A short making of feature about the 1966 John Frankenheimer movie Grande Prix
An asylum seeker from Hong Kong builds a new life for himself in Glasgow, using his passion for street food to maintain his cultural identity.
A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.
A look into London's street markets and how they're suffering to compete with supermarkets.
The personal odysseys of some of the most influential advertising visionaries of all time and the stories behind their campaigns.
Exposes how companies are desperately rebranding as socially responsible — and how that threatens democratic freedoms.
Pitch People is a documentary film that focuses on the role the art of the "pitch" has played in society. It was produced in 1999 and includes interviews with many of the pitch industry's greatest salesmen, including Arnold Morris, Sandy Mason, Lester Morris, Wally Nash and Ed McMahon as well as a look at the Popeil family.
Documentary short film depicting the filmmaking activity at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, featuring dozens of stars captured candidly and at work.
Join the Sunday morning crowds at the famous East End market, home of London's rag trade.