Playing with Fire

The children trapped in Bangladesh's brothel village

2016 · ★ 6

Daulatdia is an entire village in Bangladesh dedicated to prostitution. Every day, 1,600 trafficked, enslaved and abandoned women and girls sell themselves for £2 a time. In the midst of the trade live 300 children, many born in the village. Some will be groomed to be the future of the business like their mothers and grandmothers. With education programmes and support provided by Save The Children, a few may find their way out.

Winter’s Edge: Live Like Laura

Laura Green, 63, wakes up every morning and keeps skiers safe through backcountry avalanche forecasting and avalanche mitigation at Mt Hood Meadows resort. When Laura’s dear friend is caught in an avalanche, suddenly these dangers hit close to home. Director's note: On December 6, 2018, Laura Green lost her life in a windsurfing accident. She never had the chance to see this film. This story is dedicated to Laura and all she has done for mountain culture and public safety in the Pacific Northwest.

The Village Pet

1931

Billy the pet seal adapts to village life in Wereham, Norfolk.

Hitchin. Honouring the Brave

1912

Victims of a tragic air crash are honoured in a sombre military funeral procession through the streets of Hitchin.

Aqua Babes

1956 · ★ 6.7

This short subject shows Lissa Bengston teaching a group of three- and four-year-olds how to swim in a pool. Miss Bengston, a member of the Royal Academy of Physical Education, Stockholm, Sweden, believes that at this age, children have no fear of the water and, therefore, can be taught to use their natural abilities to swim.

In the Garden of Sounds

2010

«Nel giardino dei suoni» («In The Garden of Sounds») is a touching, poetic exploration of the relationship between mind, body and sound, and a cinematic journey to the borders of communication. Nicola Bellucci tells the extraordinary story of Wolfgang Fasser, a blind musician and soundscape artist who works with severely handicapped children, helping them to find their place in a world not made for them. On his own way into the darkness, Fasser discovered the world of sounds, a parallel universe to our visual world. His far-reaching explorations of sound’s effect on mind and body led him to the field of music therapy.

My Transgender Kid

2015 · ★ 1

Two British families discuss the challenges they face raising children who identify as a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth.

Focus on LSD

1971 · ★ 1

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

Your Friend, the Doctor

1950

Explains the functions of the doctor and tells why it is important to co-operate with him.

Safety After School

1966

Shows the safety hazards three boys encounter when they leave school. Pictures how they learn proper safety procedures to cope with several situations.

Safety In Winter

1952

Emphasizes the importance of wearing galoshes, being alert when crossing streets and dressing properly in winter. Also stresses safe sledding, throwing snowballs in proper places and ice skating cautiously.

Odyssey of a Dropout

1966

Scott, a high school dropout, has no diploma, no job, no future and finally no girl. He is faced with the decision of continuing his education or continuing a life without hope or meaning.