Encyclop Aelig Dia Britannica Films Movies

  • 1955
    Why Vandalism?

    Why Vandalism?

    Why Vandalism?

    31955HD

    Life of a teenage outsider: what makes him that way and how his anger flares into violence.

    Why Vandalism?
  • 1942
    Better Reading

    Better Reading

    Better Reading

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    Encyclopedia Britannica: the best repository of knowledge we have.

    Better Reading
  • 1971
    Health: The Dirt-Witch Cleans Up!

    Health: The Dirt-Witch Cleans Up!

    Health: The Dirt-Witch Cleans Up!

    01971HD

    Casting her devious filth hex on pig farmers, house painters, and football-playing children, The Dirt Witch delights in making everyone as unclean as...

    Health: The Dirt-Witch Cleans Up!
  • 1971
    Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age

    Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age

    Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age

    01971HD

    An introduction to Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and...

    Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age
  • 1951
    Drug Addiction

    Drug Addiction

    Drug Addiction

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    Marty, a "good boy," experiments with marijuana and experiences "profound mental and emotional disturbances." As in all anti-drug films of this...

    Drug Addiction
  • 1969
    The Lottery

    The Lottery

    The Lottery

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    Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as...

    The Lottery
  • 1969
    Me, Too?

    Me, Too?

    Me, Too?

    01969HD

    Educational film about exclusion and anger meant to be shown in classrooms, with a discussion afterwards.

    Me, Too?
  • 1969
    Toes Tell

    Toes Tell

    Toes Tell

    01969HD

    a close look at toes

    Toes Tell
  • 1969
    Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

    Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

    Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

    01969HD

    Dr. Heidegger invites four of his respected friends to try out the elixir of youth.

    Dr. Heidegger's Experiment
  • 1973
    The Reformation: Age of Revolt

    The Reformation: Age of Revolt

    The Reformation: Age of Revolt

    01973HD

    This educational documentary describes the political, social, and religious conditions of sixteenth century Europe. It also Interprets the reforms of...

    The Reformation: Age of Revolt
  • 1973
    John Keats: His Life and Death

    John Keats: His Life and Death

    John Keats: His Life and Death

    01973HD

    Dramatization short on British romantic poet John Keats.

    John Keats: His Life and Death
  • 1937
    The Nervous System

    The Nervous System

    The Nervous System

    01937HD

    An educational film about the nervous system produced by Encyclopædia Britannica Films, an educational film production company in the 20th...

    The Nervous System
  • 1990
    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

    01990HD

    Actor Pat Morita hosts three animated stories. Part of the Britannica series of animated films.

    Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast
  • 1957
    India: Introduction to Its History

    India: Introduction to Its History

    India: Introduction to Its History

    01957HD

    This film describes the nature and impact of major religions in India, artistic monuments and contributions of each dynasty and cultural development...

    India: Introduction to Its History
  • 1969
    Bartleby

    Bartleby

    Bartleby

    01969HD

    Bartleby, an enigmatic man who calmly refuses to carry out his duties, is introduced in this period dramatization of Melville’s haunting story...

    Bartleby
  • 1969
    The Lady, or the Tiger?

    The Lady, or the Tiger?

    The Lady, or the Tiger?

    01969HD

    A visually experimental adaptation of the classic Frank Stockton short story.

    The Lady, or the Tiger?
  • 1975
    Where Is Dead?

    Where Is Dead?

    Where Is Dead?

    01975HD

    In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother,...

    Where Is Dead?
  • 1963
    Art, what is it? Why is it?

    Art, what is it? Why is it?

    Art, what is it? Why is it?

    01963HD

    John Canaday analyzes the place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. Mr....

    Art, what is it? Why is it?
  • 1973
    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament

    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament

    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament

    01973HD

    Deals with the Old Testament as a collection of literary forms. Combines paintings with narrative sculptures to relate the saga of the creation, the...

    The Bible as Literature: Part 1 - Saga and Story in the Old Testament
  • 1973
    The Secret Sharer

    The Secret Sharer

    The Secret Sharer

    81973HD

    A sea captain harbors a mysterious swimmer who comes aboard at night. From the story by Joseph Conrad.

    The Secret Sharer