The Changing Middle East

The Changing Middle East 1975

1

Discusses the history of the Middle East. Contrasts old ways with the new in agriculture, industry, etc. in emphasizing the changing image of this part of the world.

1975

The Stonecutter

The Stonecutter 1960

5.00

A poor stonecutter seeks the lifestyles of those higher in the social hierarchy.

1960

South America: A New Look

South America: A New Look 1985

1

Gives a brief overview of the history, geography, distribution of population, the political/social/economic systems, the Catholic Church, the military, and the problems in South America.

1985

The Soviet Union: A New Look

The Soviet Union: A New Look 1978

1

This film discusses conditions in the Soviet Union, including party activity and influence, the shortage of consumer goods, the roles of children and women, the status of religion, and the purpose of Soviet realist art.

1978

A People Without Fear

A People Without Fear 1953

1

An educational documentary film detailing the role of the Christian church in communities across the globe, including West Germany, Russia, Syria, India, the Philippines, and South Korea.

1953

Pacific Island

Pacific Island 1949

1

A film about life on the small island of Likiep in the Marshall Islands in Micronesia.

1949

Western Europe: A New Look

Western Europe: A New Look 1986

1

A topical overview of Western Europe, touching on legends, the effect of Christianity, the impact of the printing press, industrialization, the atmosphere preceding World War II, the rule of the Marshall Plan, and the Common Market. Also considers such issues as unemployment, drugs, the role of women, and the threat of nuclear war.

1986

How Russians Play

How Russians Play 1970

1

Documentary featuring the lives of 'ordinary' Russians prior to World War 2

1970

Mary Visits Poland

Mary Visits Poland 1945

1

An American girl tells her classmates about her visit to her grandmother's farm in a Polish Village. She tells them about vilage life, farming, schools, church, a wedding, and briefly about some of the cities: Lowicz, Krakov, Zakopane, Gdvina.

1945