Where Does It Get You? (1946)

Simply Metric

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

Quarantine

A short film of the first weeks of strict national lockdown, filmed in Barcelona on a classic home video camera Hi8. Narrates the story of three women who share a flat and who create a microworld not only to survive the global pandemic but also to survive themselves.

Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks

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

Searching

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

drunkumentary

A documentary that focuses on the effects that alcohol has on someone's honesty, performativity and behaviour; Anyone's candid and composed exterior could just be a façade hiding their true selves.

Janis

Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews and performance clips.

Risky Drinking

Are you a risky drinker? Nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol and nearly 1/3 of them engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives. Produced with The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Risky Drinking is a no-holds-barred look at a national epidemic through the intimate stories of four people whose drinking dramatically affects their relationships.

Sardou, autoportrait

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Never Be A Victim

POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING

Prinzessinnenbad

A film about three teenagers - Klara, Mina and Tanutscha - from the Berlin district of Kreuzberg. The trio have known each other since Kindergarten and have plenty in common. The three 15-year-olds are the best of friends; they are spending the summer at Prinzenbad, a large open-air swimming pool at the heart of the district where they live. They're feeling pretty grown up, and are convinced they've now left their childhood behind.

More Dangerous Than Dynamite

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

Scotland the Rave

Best-selling author Graeme Armstrong reveals his passion for rave, meeting some of the superstar DJs and hardcore party people who created the vibrant and little-explored world of the Scottish rave scene.

Hassles and Hangups

Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.

Your Friend, the Doctor

Explains the functions of the doctor and tells why it is important to co-operate with him.

Muck! men sen då - Kenneth Viken?

For almost half of his life, Kenneth Viken has been in prison, and he does not know how many times he has been released, only to soon return . In January 2016 he is released again.

North American House Hippo

The house hippo is a fictitious species of hippopotamus, and the subject of a Canadian television public service announcement produced by Concerned Children's Advertisers

Suicide Trail

Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.

Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion

Presents a check-passer describing the tricks of his trade. Explains how a conscientious check-out clerk can easily trip him up.

David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

The Story of Menstruation

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

Scotch: A Golden Dream

An impressive bottle of fine Scotch is in your hand. From barley to barrel, who made it and how did they do it?

Lost and Found

An inspiring feature documentary film about overcoming homelessness and addiction in the City of Los Angeles.

Boire

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Gangs: Turning the Corner

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.

Dead Serious

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

Fry It Safe

This vintage film discusses the importance of paying full attention when cooking with vegetable oils and shortening to prevent kitchen fires. It demonstrates through controlled experiments that oil and shortening can smoke and catch fire if left unattended over high heat, and emphasizes the need to reduce heat immediately if smoke is detected. The film highlights the basic safety guidelines for safe home frying, such as using a medium heat source and never leaving heating oil or shortening unattended.

Emergency First Aid Series: Burns

Discusses the seriousness of burns, categorizing them into three degrees based on depth and severity. First-degree burns affect only the surface layer of skin, while second-degree burns penetrate deeper and are more painful. Third-degree burns are the most severe, damaging skin, muscles, and nerves. First aid varies by burn severity, emphasizing the importance of cooling the burn, avoiding ointments, and seeking medical help for serious cases. Chemical burns require immediate washing with water, and specific procedures for eye exposure are outlined. Quick medical attention is crucial to prevent complications such as infection and shock.

Emergency First Aid Series: Accidental Poisoning

Discusses the dangers of accidental poisoning, particularly in children, due to household substances like cleaners and medications. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the product involved in the poisoning, recognizing symptoms, and taking immediate action. Key steps include diluting the poison with milk or water, calling for medical assistance, and bringing the poison container to the hospital. The document also highlights the risks of drug misuse and inhalation of toxic fumes, urging quick responses to emergencies.