16781. Last reflections on a war (46:58)

Date:
1968
Summary:
This is an excerpt showing one segment of episode 117. Presents critical comments and views of Asian scholar and war correspondent, Bernard B. Fall. Discusses the nature of the war in Vietnam, its ...

16782. India--Writings on the Sand (59:58)

Date:
1965
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Summary:
Explores India's most critical problem and examines proposed solutions. Discusses the agricultural crises and the social customs which interrelate with the population problem. Shows the educational...

16783. Pozzatti (29:35)

Date:
1971
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Provides a close look at the works and creative philosophy of Rudy Pozzatti, a printmaker who borrows themes from classical antiquity to interpret contemporary events. Observes that without abandon...

16784. Appalachian spring (31:44)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Combines Aaron Copland's music and Martha Graham's modern dance group in an interpretation of a story set in the Appalachian wilderness during the pioneer period of American history. The dance tell...

16785. Ezekiel Mphahletle (28:22)

Date:
1964
Summary:
Presents an interview with exiled South African essayist and short story writer, Mphahlele, who discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a writer in exile. Reveals that he feels he has absorbe...

16786. Writers of today. Frank O'Connor (28:39)

Alternative title:
Frank O'Connor
Date:
195X
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Summary:
Walter Kerr, drama critic for the New York Herald Tribune, interviews noted Irish author Frank O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor contrasts the novel and the short story in relation to characterization, plot, ...

16787. Dorothea Lange : the closer for me (30:15)

Date:
1965
Summary:
Provides an opportunity for the viewer to compare the personality of Dorothea Lange, photographer-artist, with her work. Many of her photographs are presented; these cover various periods, such as ...

16788. William Carlos Williams (28:52)

Date:
1966
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Documents the life and work of William Carlos Williams, poet, Pulitzer Prize winner, and physician. Illustrates his work with selected readings from letters, poems, and the autobiography of the poe...

16789. Chinua Achebe (28:27)

Date:
1964
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Summary:
Opens with an interview involving Nkosi, Soyinka, and featured guest, Achebe. Focuses on the craft and work of Achebe himself and questions whether he deliberately avoids passing moral judgment. Sh...

16790. The Baby Gets a Bath (29:07)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates and discusses the techniques of bathing infants. The demonstration is preceded by an explanation of past and present practices in infant bathing and is followed by suggestions for trea...