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8442. The blues (19:36)

Date:
1973
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Summary:
This documentary captures the music and environments of prominent blues singers, including J.D. Short, Pink Anderson, Furry Lewis, Baby Tate, Memphis Willie B., Gus Cannon, and Sleepy John Estes, i...

8444. Atomic alert (elementary version) (11:11)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Shows several youngsters finding shelter upon hearing an air raid alert. Then portrays Ted and Sue, at home when the alert sounds, taking the necessary precautions against an atomic bomb. They cove...

8445. [Mentally Retarded: Trainable] (28:56)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
Discusses the special problem of the severely mentally retarded child. Illustrates the relationship of these children to their family or neighbors. Describes the use of private and public day sch...

8446. Expressionism as handwriting (29:29)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses expressionism as an attempt of the artist to express himself, his emotions, in the way he chooses. Stresses the importance of line by which an artist may be identified when one looks at a...

8448. Facets of primitivism (29:27)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Explores some of the motivations which gave rise to primitivism and shows many works done by the primitives or having qualities of the primitive. Reviews the preceding eleven motion pictures of the...

8449. The work of Georges Rouault (29:32)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows and discusses some of the works of Rouault and explains how they are expressive of the artist himself. Tells of Rouault's Celtic background, his temperament, his interests, and of the influe...

8450. Defining primitivism (29:26)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Expands the popular definition of "primitive"--one who is self-taught--to include artists who reject academic or conventional expression, subject matter, or technique. Shows and discusses various ...