Start Over Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime

31. The control revolution (29:04)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Explains how the development of the computer has made possible the automatic control of routine tasks in government, industry, and general business. Includes demonstrations of the use of computers ...
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32. The weapons revolution (29:36)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explores the world of weapons with emphasis on the revolutionary changes since World War I. Uses film clips to show the destructive potential of air power, rocket and missile power, and nuclear fis...
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35. Prelude to the Revolution (29:46)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Sketches the background of the independence movement in the Latin Americas early in the nineteenth century: the intellectual revolution in Europe, Anglo-American and French breaks with the past, un...
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36. The Soviet School Child (24:07)

Date:
1942
Main contributors:
British Ministry of Information; Soviet War News Film Agency; Central News Reel Studios, Moscow
Summary:
A Soviet-British co-production reporting to the Allied nations on the lives of children in the Soviet Union, providing "a glimpse of the Soviet child from infancy to high school." Portrays an idyll...
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37. The Lifetime of the Soviet Man (28:11)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Presents a highly condensed version of Russian history since the eve of World War I through the eyes of the "average Ivan" who has lived through this period. Discusses the initial period of capita...
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38. Lifetime of the Soviet man (28:45)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Presents a highly condensed version of Russian history since the eve of World War I through the eyes of the "average Ivan" who has lived through this period. Discusses the initial period of capita...
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39. Japan's revolutions (29:11)

Alternative title:
20th century revolutions in w...
Date:
1959
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Summary:
Presents Japan as a laboratory for studying modern revolutions. This episode traces three major transformations in the nation's history: the industrial revolution, the military-driven totalitarian ...
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40. Social revolution (17:17)

Date:
1952
Summary:
This film traces social changes during the past two hundred years; it contrasts constructive or peaceful methods of change with destructive or violent methods.
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