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- An overview of the nations of Eastern Europe which were once part of the "Communist Bloc", introducing the similarities and differences between their resources, histories, economies, and cultures.
- No two nations are exactly similar in following any one system of government, either socially, economically, or politically. Therefore the terms capitalism, socialism and communism are general terms, often misunderstood. There are even differences in the popular use of the terms versus their technical meanings. This film explains these terms and presents some history of their results.
- Clothing is worn for a variety of reasons, besides just protection. It helps identify our nationality, religion, age group, social level, and personality. This film describes these differences, as well as the materials used, from plants, animals and synthetics, and their creation, both by hand and by mass production.
- Overview of Central America's history, from Amerindian civilizations to modern nationalism. It covers the domination by Spain, the involvement of the United States; the similarities and differences between each of the 7 nations; the development of their economies, as well as their political, social and religious institutions.
- Certain conditions are necessary for the development of civilizations. We examine ones that started in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, China, the Indus valley, Greece and Italy. Often, each was influenced by others, and each was eventually conquored by others.
- A plains Indian legend of how a starving family, wandering across the snow covered plains, is saved by a mystic warrior who brings them to a spiritual village. They are warned not to break a taboo, but during a ceremony, one of the children breaks the prohibition and dies. However, the aged medicine man performs a ceremony that brings her back to life.
- Food is one of our basic needs, but people around the world eat a variety of foods, prepared in many different ways, and eat them in different ways, at different times. This film shows how different people in different cultures and environments grow, harvest, preserve and prepare their foods.
- Brazil, South America's largest nation, is mostly tropical, but is becoming one of the most industrialized nations on the continent. This film examines the various lifestyles of the people and their problems, both urban and rural.
- For the Eskimo, their housing, clothing, food, customs, arts, all developed from their natural environment. Now this life is being modified from the outside: schools, TV and VCRs, snowplows, airplanes, etc.
- Shelter is a basic need for people, from the arctic to the tropics. In this film we learn how people use local materials, and how they adapt their housing to their lifestyles and cultures.
- India, is one of the most heavily populated nations in the world. This film is an introduction to its many diversified cultures, many religions, languages and dialects, with extremes of geography, climate, and of living conditions.
- Some of the early ideas in the arts of Japan came from China and Korea. But Japanese artists were also influenced by their beautiful islands and nature, as well as by their religions. Today, even their arts are being influenced by outside cultures, but artists here continue to respect their ancient traditions in all aspects of art, including music and theater.
- This film explains about values: how do we learn our values, why do people have different values, and it then gives examples of teenages making value judgements, highlighting the various points discussed.
- Between the Andes Mts. and the Atlantic Ocean, lie Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina. All have a Spanish heritage, and speak Spanish. This film is an overview of their economy and culture, much of which is based on their raising of livestock on the pampas grasslands.
- From the high Andes Mts., across some of the driest deserts to the Pacific Ocean, lie the nations of Equador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. In this narrow strip, the first settlers, the Amerindians, developed some highly complex civilizations, with organized governments, religions and craft industries. Much of this was destroyed by the European conquistadores, who brought in a new way of life. This film examines this past, as well as the resources and present way of life of the people.
- A plains Indian legend of the problems the Sun Spirit had in creating the first animals, when placing life on this Earth.
- Modern technology has affected most urban people of the world, so they now have more similarities than differences. But geographical environments also continue to influence the way people live, especially in rural and traditional areas. This film uniquelly compares the FOOD in three areas: the tropics of Samoa, the desert of Pakistan, and the mountains of Japan, showing how they are different, and how the people have adapted to their use. Then, in the same way, it compares the CLOTHING in the same three areas; and then the HOUSING.
- Introduces the concept of "The Third World". It discusses the differences between the Socialist bloc, the Free-Trade (Capitalist) bloc, and the less developed 3rd World nations. Most were colonies of "First World" nations, and most still have some ties with their x-rulers. We examine the daily life, economy, problems, and future possibilities for the people of these nations.
- After World War-2, little was left of Japan's cities and industries. The nation had very little in natural resources, having to import most of its raw materials, and even food. Yet they rebuilt, developing a thriving industrial and social society so rapidly that they were unable to control problems such as pollution. Eventually this economic "bubble" burst, and it took several years to recover ... mostly by becoming experts in the new "Age of Information Technology". Through all this, they have managed to keep much of their ancient cultural traditions.
- Navajo girl's horse runs away. As she and brother go in search through canyons and desert around Canyon de Chelly Nat. Park, we see many different families engaged in daily life of Navajo.
- Pockets of poor housing can be found in every city of the world. But in the 3rd world it is a serious problem. In this film we follow the daily life of a family in a crowded slum of a typical 3rd world city.
- Colorful and exciting ethnic dances from around the world, usually express the different social and cultural backgrounds of their people.
- An overview of the Soviet Union, just before its breakup, covering its vast geography and resources, its economy, social system, industry, customs and distinct national image.
- An overall view of South America ... its people, geography, history, differences and similarities of its various regions.
- The early tribes of Japan were strongly influenced by ancient China. Eventually a closed feudalism developed, which produced a distinctive civilization. Life was controlled by emperors, shogan generals and samurai warriors. Once the nation was forced to open to the "western" world, there were major changes in their technology, and in fact in all aspects of life. This eventually led to a major war, their destruction by atomic bombs, and the need to rebuild. About all that was left was their cultural value of national pride and loyalty.