V A P O R D R E A M S

Defense Against Invasion

A doctor persuades a group of boys to be vaccinated by explaining how it will protect them against disease. Animated sequences depict the body metaphorically as a city, defended by the blood cells, which are stimulated by vaccination to amass arms and ammunition, in order to defend the city when it is invaded by germs.

Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line

Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.

Suicide Trail

Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.

Health for the Americas: Planning for Good Eating

An educational short from Disney on the importance of good nutrition.

The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.

The Winged Scourge

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

More Dangerous Than Dynamite

A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.

Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health

The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.

Wild at the Wheel

This short film looks at the importance of maintaining safe driving practices and heeding traffic rules. A traffic cop investigates a serious car crash and attempts to understand the cause.

The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

The Story of Menstruation

A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.

Hassles and Hangups

Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.

Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion

Presents a check-passer describing the tricks of his trade. Explains how a conscientious check-out clerk can easily trip him up.

Simply Metric

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

Gangs: Turning the Corner

This 60 minute video captures in a dynamic format the people and programs that are successfully turning the corner on gangs. Stories and examples from across the United States will highlight winning approaches to confronting the gang problem.

She's Safe

Learning can be fun! This package of woman-to-woman safer sex videos features a spicy batch of public service announcements (PSAs) and an international sampling of smart and sexy erotic videos, including Girls Will Be Boys, a drag king date where they skip dinner and a movie; and the silent horror spoof, Cunt Dykula. She's Safe! also features excerpts from Well Sexy Women, the first British-produced lesbian sate sex video; and excerpts from the bold, German-produced Truth or Dare. She's Safe! contains the hottest and most educational safe sex videos ever compiled.

Safe Crossing: An EGG-cellent Idea!

This video reinforces the importance of safe crossing and loading/unloading behaviors for primary age students. In the story, the main character goes on an adventure with his pet dinosaur “EGG” to stress the dangers of the loading zone.

Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks

This 1970s PSA-style short film titled ”Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks” combines b-roll footage and stop-motion photography to display the most common types of accidents and driving errors at rail crossings and how to avoid these errors

Focus on LSD

This anti-drug educational film, hosted by pop singer Tommy Roe, features teenagers discussing the pros and cons of taking LSD.