In the summer of '76, after pinball and complaining lose their thrill, Val and Tim steal their friend Randal's car. The boys pick up some girls, Kari and Vicki, and go for a ride up in the hills. They intend to return the stolen car before Randal finishes baseball practice, but their adolescent hijinks spiral out of control. The short film seems to be designed to make teenagers see that joyriding isn't just a bit of fun.
In the Deep South during the late 19th century, a young boy goes on the annual hunt in the Big Bottom where he confronts Old Ben, a bear that has always eluded the hunters.
Circumstances force naive Rita Adams into serving an unjust prison term, but she emerges from it a cynical criminal who rises to power in the local crime organization.
The increasing reliance of 1970's America on fast food meals is examined, and ways to improve on this diet are suggested.
Combines consumer interviews and an analysis of the products and merchandising techniques used in supermarkets to show shoppers how to select the best nutritional value for their food dollar. Explains the basic food groups available and explores the role of advertising, store layout, packaging, and labeling in consumer decision making.
David Potter, owner of a small town weekly newspaper, decides to get a more secure job. Despite his wife's misgivings, he applies to be a publicity writer at the mammoth Ilium Works. Although shaken at seeing how the company immediately plans out his entire career, he accepts the position. He is then given his first assignment, recording the capture of a deer that has slipped onto the grounds of the Works.
Brent Maddock short film.
Harry, a white dog with black spots runs away from home because he hates getting a bath. After many adventures and visits to dirty places, Harry returns home only to be recognized as a black dog with white spots.
Ron Underwood short film.
A clown recalls the days when he first joined the Cole Brothers circus and discusses how the Greatest Show on Earth has changed. He reminisces about the circus train, pre-show preparations, the performers and the big show.
A short educational documentary on early electronic composition and synthesizers.
This film takes a close look at Africa's varied geography and the people who settled and live in these region. Also it contrasts the rural villages and the modern cities.
An animated film which uses eggs to show the role and importance of courtesy at school.
Provides factual information about the diet, growth, appearance, and behavior of fireflies. As egg and larva, the firefly is underwater. As pupa and adult, it is on land and in the air. The firefly's glow is unusual in nature.
Video focuses on five vital elements of effective communication and delineates the responsibilities of the message sender. Cover such topics as concise expression, timing and feedback.
A young boy playing in a large cardboard box imagines himself to be in a stagecoach, an old steam locomotive, a stunt plane, and a space capsule on the way to the moon. Designed to stimulate imagination and creative expression. For elementary grades.
Crossing guard turned mylar-clad superheroine Guardiana warns kids of the dangers of the outdoors, great and small.
