Videoteca

Sources of Air Pollution 1962
A color film showing the principal sources of air pollution in the United States and discussing the consequences.

So Much for So Little 1949 star_border 5.9
Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

A Venereal Disease Rapid Treatment Center 1944
This film shows the medical treatment, social, recreational, and occupational activities, and rehabilitation of female inhabitants of a venereal disease rapid treatment center. Shots include: venereal disease treatment center for women (former CCC camp), girls arriving at a small county jail, physical exam with vaginal smear, inoculation, interview to determine sexual contacts, intravenous drip treatment, occupational therapy, both physical and mental, recreational activities, and farewell and departure.

To the People of the United States 1944 star_border 5
World War II public education film about sexually transmitted diseases focused on syphilis.

Know For Sure 1941 star_border 3.8
A 1941 film encouraging people to seek treatment if they had, or might have had, syphilis.

Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic 1937 star_border 5
This American Medical Association (AMA) and U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)-sponsored film aims to present the most current knowledge about causes, effects, and treatment of syphilis. Remarks by the heads of the AMA and PHS open the film, and doctors are shown lecturing and describing symptoms and indications of primary and secondary syphilis. Clinical techniques for examining patients and testing for syphilis are shown. Recommended treatments including arsenic, bismuth, and mercury for various manifestations and duration of disease are presented.

Bunny Release date not available
College student Bunny narrates footage of her life, from school, dating, work, dating, and drugs. She communicates her mixed feelings apathy and aspiration in her life, underscored by the monotony of her work and school life and contrasted with the fun and ease of her social world. An educational film designed for classroom use. Social Seminar Film produced by the University of California at Los Angeles Extension Media Center for the National Institute of Mental Health. Preserved by the A/V Geeks from the Prelinger Archives.