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A Little Love

2023 · ★ 10

Through interspersed conversation and prose, this experimental documentary follows a poet and a neuroscientist as they explore the definition of love, what it means, and why it matters.

Forgiveness in F Minor

Since being disowned by his family for coming out as gay, Austin has had to rely only on himself. After receiving news of his father's death he returns home for the first time in years to try and mend the bonds that were broken.

The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen

1950 · ★ 6

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

Door to Door Salesman

1961

Ever had a good experience with doorstep salespeople? Maybe you were lucky, but the doorstep has never seemed the best place for a sensible sales decision – which is exactly why companies use it.

Basil Brush and the Airbed

1976

Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.

Playing with Fire

1947

You're asking for trouble when you play with fire - and this public information film is the stuff of nightmares.

Women in Industry

1948

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks

1970

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

Cliff: A Portrait of an Artist

2021

Acclaimed Canadian artist Cliff Eyland looks back on his life after a successful double lung transplant.

How to Drive on Snow and Ice

1957

Sponsored by Seiberling Rubber Company, this public service film demonstrates the important points of winter driving. Shows how to start on slippery roads, what to do when stuck, how to manipulate a skidding car and the distances it takes to stop on icy roads.

The Story of Menstruation

1946 · ★ 5.7

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

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

2009 · ★ 6.8

A documentary on the mysterious and influential pianist.