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1. Christianity, Part 1 (29:19)

Date:
1956
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Discusses Christianity not only as ideology, but also as a historical religion, focusing upon Jesus. Surveys the human aspects of Jesus, and contrasts standards of values in the world with the teachings of Christ.

2. Controversy, Freedom of Speech, and Majority Rule (29:26)

Date:
1956
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Outlines the obligations of the average person with respect to controversy and controversial matters, the relationship of freedom of discussion to the shifting of opinion, and the role of minority opinion. (Palmer Films) Film.

3. Heritage of the Land: Electric Power (29:14)

Date:
1956
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Discusses the production of electric power in the United States. States that a heritage of our land is our system of rivers and lakes, particular when this water power is harnessed to provide electricity. Discusses the use of dams, thermal power plants, and generators in the production of electricity. (WI-TV) Kinescope.

5. Introduction (29:58)

Date:
1956
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Gives some historical background for looking at modern art and offers a number of approaches to contemporary art. Outlines briefly the eleven remaining programs in the series. (WQED) Kinescope.

6. Spotlight on Opera: French Opera, Part 2 (59:04)

Date:
1956
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Reviews the works of French operatic composers, and illustrates portions of Massenet's MANON and Offenbach's TALES OF HOFFMAN as typical examples of French opera. Contrasts the sheer vocal power of Wagnerian opera with the subtle rendition of the French opera. Tells of the Italian realistic influence on French opera that appeared at the turn of the century in the opera, LOUISE, by Carpenter. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

7. Spotlight on Opera: French Opera, Part 2 (59:04)

Date:
1956
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Reviews the works of French operatic composers, and illustrates portions of Massenet's MANON and Offenbach's TALES OF HOFFMAN as typical examples of French opera. Contrasts the sheer vocal power of Wagnerian opera with the subtle rendition of the French opera. Tells of the Italian realistic influence on French opera that appeared at the turn of the century in the opera, LOUISE, by Carpenter. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

8. Spotlight on Opera: Introduction, Part 1 (1:27:36)

Date:
1956
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Explains why opera is not popular in America and what changes are necessary before opera will be accepted by the public. Points out that modern operatic performances are in two areas--grand opera and new opera experiments--and that there is considerable variety in the different periods of opera. Presents an aria from the dagger scene of Verdi's opera, Macbeth. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

9. Spotlight on Opera: Italian Realism (29:28)

Date:
1956
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Discusses and explains Italian realistic opera and its major composers and their works. Gives a broad overview of the works of Puccini, illustrating with piano and voice, portions of La Boheme and Madame Butterfly. Points out that Italian realism began in 1890 when Mascagni completed his one-act opera, Cavalleria Rusticana. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.

10. Spotlight on Opera: Mozart, Part 2 (57:13)

Date:
1956
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Lists and discusses Mozart's mature operas, giving the background of their birth. Presents piano and vocal selections to illustrate the character of the operas being discusses. (Univ. Calif. Ext) Film.