2. East Africa : ends and beginnings (50:53)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Presents an investigative report on the political, economic, and social development in Kenya and Tanzania, including an extensive interview with Tanzanian President Julius K. Nyerere. Observes that under Kenya's President Kenyatta the capitalistic system of business and trade is largely controlled by foreign investors which has led to increased unemployment and poverty. Explains that in Tanzania people are working together toward socialism as outlined by the Arusha Declaration and foreign investors must invest their profits in Tanzania so that Tanzanians may benefit.

3. Hansel and Gretel (14:34)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Presents the familiar children's fantasy. Shows how they outwit their stepmother's attempt to get rid of them. Uses live actors in costume to enact the story.

4. Miami (11:41)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Home movie capturing a trip to Miami. Primarily shows footage taken from a car driving through downtown (mainly focusing on hotel exteriors), the ocean, and neon signs of more hotels and clubs taken at nighttime. A group gathers a hotel pool to swim, lounge, and play cards. The beach is visible in the distance.

5. Our foreign policy objectives (29:42)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Huston Smith interviews Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt in New York City and Harold Stassen in Philadelphia on what we are really seeking in our diplomacy. They answer that our aim is to build a peaceful world of independent and prospering democracies. They explore ways to do this.

6. Overview of ASSIST and the changing field of special education (13:31)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Main contributors:
Benjamin Strout (Cinematographer), George Hales (Director)
Summary:
2 shorts from the ASSIST series together on 1 reel, "Overview of ASSIST" and "The changing field of special education." Examines the important role of the associate instructor (AI) in a classroom situation with emphasis on AI skill development in the mainstreaming of mildly handicapped individuals. Suggests that the best way to assist these individuals is not through segregated training but rather through the mainstreaming approach, where the person is afforded a more normal classroom experience. Discusses two case histories and outlines a plan for remediation.

7. Still a brother : inside the Negro middle class (1:31:05)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Dr. St. Clair Drake states that the middle class is not only based on the economy, but is a way of life. Black middle and upper classes parallel those of the whites, yet he is "still a brother" and without a "mental revolution" will never escape the bonds of prejudice.

8. The automobile-pedestrian collision (10:06)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Shows the effect of impact of automobiles on pedestrians by using mechanistic dummies of adults and children. Illustrates the different types of injuries caused by cars going at various speeds and the varying effects on tall and short pedestrians. Demonstrates electrical devices utilized to determine force. Based on research by Derwyn Severy and Harrison Brink.

9. The democracy of baseball (18:39)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Discusses the history of baseball from its inception in 1833, showing outstanding players, changes in the game, and scenes from the first night game in history 1933.

10. The mountain men (09:09)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Visits Grand Teton National park near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Discusses the life of the early French beaver trappers. Explains their methods of survival, and how they lived, traded, and fought with the Indians. Shows traps used by the early mountain men and demonstrates how they were set. Illustrates with film footage, dioramas, and photographs.