Short ?00
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The Great American Cowboy
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1980
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IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY PLEASE CONTACT ME HERE.
Short version of the documentary film The Great American Cowboy (1973).
min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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America the Beautiful
|
1980
|
The film shows a tour of the United States.
A normal screen size version of the Circle-Vision 360 film America the Beautiful for educational use.
min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Mickey Mouse Disco
|
June 25, 1980
|
Cartoon
compilation featuring footage from a number of cartoons starring
Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, re-edited, with a new sound track from the
bestselling record album.
The
project was the birthplace of The Disney Channel’s DTV music videos,
which also marry classic Disney animation with contemporary songs and
artists.
7 min.
|
Short ?00
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The Atom: A Closer Look
|
September 1980
|
Atomic
energy is capable of doing either tremendous good or unbelievable evil,
and it is up to humankind to develop safe controls over this largely
unexpected science.
Updated educational version of Our Friend the Atom.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Foods and Fun: A Nutrition Adventure
|
September 1980
|
Starring
the Orange Bird, the film tells the importance of good nutrition and
proper exercise, through animation.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Rick, You’re In: A Story About Mainstreaming
|
September 1980
|
Confined
to a wheelchair, a handicapped student enters a regular high school,
and in trying to be accepted has both triumphs and frustrations.
Produced by Dave Bell.
min. Educational film. A Story About Mainstreaming #1
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Short ?00
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Flexibility and Body Composition
|
September 1980
|
The
film explains the relationship of body mass to body fat and stresses
the importance of exercise.
min. Educational film. Fit to Be You #1
|
Short ?00
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Heart-Lungs
|
September 1980
|
The
film shows the function of the heart and lungs, and how they perform
more effectively if one follows planned, continuous exercise programs.
min. Educational film. Fit to Be You #2
|
Short ?00
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Muscles
|
September 1980
|
The film shows students the importance of developing the strength and endurance of their muscles.
min. Educational film. Fit to Be You #3
|
Short ?00
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A Better Way to Go: An Introduction to Non-Manipulative Selling
|
February 1981
|
A
salesman should be a skilled problem solver, not a persuader. By
building trust, he can get repeat customers and increased sales.
min. Educational film. The Nick Price Story of Non-Manipulative Selling #1
|
Short ?00
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The Danbury Secret of Flexible Behavior
|
February 1981
|
The film shows how to use flexible behavior in dealing with a customer.
min. Educational film. The Nick Price Story of Non-Manipulative Selling #2
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Short ?00
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The Voice: Questions that Help You Sell
|
February 1981
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Communication with customers is important and keeps them coming back.
min. Educational film. The Nick Price Story of Non-Manipulative Selling #3
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Short ?00
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A Dream Called Walt Disney World
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June 1981
|
A
souvenir video of a visit to Walt Disney World. From Liberty Square to
Fantasyland, the film covers every part of the Magic Kingdom, as well
as the entire resort playground with all the luxurious resort hotels
and rustic campgrounds that make up the Vacation Kingdom.
25 min.
|
Short ?00
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A Dream Called EPCOT
|
June 01, 1981
|
IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY PLEASE CONTACT ME HERE.
Promo film shown at the EPCOT Preview Center at Walt Disney World.
min.
|
Short ?00
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Once Upon A Mouse
|
July 10, 1981
|
Kaleidoscopic
magic carpet ride through the world of Disney animation, including
segments from hundreds of films shown through the use of montages,
collages, computerized optical effects, behind-the-scenes footage, and
special tributes to Walt Disney and Mickey.
Produced by Kramer/Rocklin Studios in association with Walt Disney Productions.
28 min.
|
Short ?00
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Cinderella: A Lesson in Compromise
|
September 1981
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The film shows that trying to get more than you need or deserve only leads to trouble.
min. Educational film. A Lesson in #06
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Short ?00
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Dumbo: A Lesson in Being Prepared
|
September 1981
|
One should not be over-eager and try things before one is prepared.
min. Educational film. A Lesson in #07
|
Short ?00
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians: A Lesson in Self-Assertion
|
September 1981
|
The film teaches how to stand up to a bully through self-assertion.
min. Educational film. A Lesson in #08
|
Short ?00
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The Jungle Book: A Lesson in Accepting Change
|
September 1981
|
How change, in friends and environment, can be faced.
min. Educational film. A Lesson in #09
|
Short ?00
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The Fox and the Hound: A Lesson in Being Careful
|
September 1981
|
The important lesson that warnings should not be ignored is stressed in this film.
min. Educational film. A Lesson in #10
|
Short ?00
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Comets: Time Capsules of the Solar System
|
September 1981
|
The
film discusses the role comets play in contemporary scientific research
about the solar system’s beginnings.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
The Cookie Kid
|
September 1981
|
The
girl holding the world’s record for selling Girl Scout Cookies shows
how effective sales techniques and setting of personal goals lead to
success.
Produced by the Glynn Group.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Smoking: The Choice Is Yours
|
September 1981
|
The
film deals with problems of self-image and peer pressure that influence
students to begin smoking.
Produced by Reynolds Film Export, John Ewing.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Reaching Out: A Story About Mainstreaming
|
September 1981
|
Multi-handicapped,
Mary faces much curiosity and uneasiness as she enters a regular
classroom, but her determination wins the support and friendship of her
classmates.
Produced by Dave Bell.
min. Educational film. A Story About Mainstreaming #2
|
Short ?00
|
Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons
|
September 1981
|
In
discussing seasons, the film covers animal behavior, hibernation,
temperature, and weather patterns.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Bird and the Robot
|
1982
|
Explains how robots are used on the automobile assembly line.
Humorous robot and film presentation in Transcenter in World of Motion, EPCOT until 1996.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Amy-on-the-Lips
|
1982
|
Documents
the efforts of Amy Medford to establish an educational program for the
deaf at the Perkins School for Deaf and Blind children in West Virginia
at the turn of the century.
A shortened educational version of the feature film Amy (1981).
31 min. Educational film
|
Short ?00
|
A Day at Disneyland
|
June 1982
|
A film about a visit to Disneyland.
min. Promotional film.
|
Short ?00
|
What Is Physical Fitness
|
September 1982
|
The
film demonstrates cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, muscle
endurance, flexibility, and body composition, the five elements of
physical fitness.
min. Educational film. Fitness for Living #1.
|
Short ?00
|
How to Get Fit
|
September 1982
|
The film provides a practical guide for students in developing their own fitness plan.
min. Educational film. Fitness for Living #2
|
Short ?00
|
Measuring Up
|
September 1982
|
The film explains the reasons behind fitness measurements.
min. Educational film. Fitness for Living #3
|
Short ?00
|
The Energy Savers
|
September 1982
|
Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Goofy teach good energy conservation habits.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Get it Right: Following Directions with Goofy
|
September 1982
|
Goofy helps illustrate why directions – visual, spoken, and written – are so important.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Buyer Be Wise
|
September 1982
|
Goofy
makes common consumer errors, but Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck assist
him in getting the best value for his money by setting priorities,
comparing prices, and looking for sales.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Close-up on the Planets
|
September 1982
|
Computer
animation and footage from NASA space missions explain how our solar
system evolved and the place Earth has within the system.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Computers: The Friendly Invasion
|
September 1982
|
Students are introduced to computers and their promise for the future.
Parts taken from Computers Are People, Too! (1982).
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Speaking of Weather
|
September 1982
|
The film shows basic weather.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00 |
America
Works…America Sings |
September 1982
|
A glimpse of
everyday people whose daily lives gave birth to the folk songs that
have enriched our history.
min. Educational
film.
|
Short ?00
|
Magic Journeys
|
October 01, 1982
|
3-D impressionistic view of a child’s imagination.
Produced for Journey into Imagination, EPCOT.
Presented by Kodak.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Symbiosis
|
October 01, 1982
|
Film about the delicate balance between technological progress and environmental integrity.
Opened as part of The Land at EPCOT and closed on January 01, 1995.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Impressions de France
|
October 01, 1982
|
A
film highlighting the scenery of France against a background of music
by the French classical composers.
Film for the France pavilion at World Showcase at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
O Canada
|
October 01, 1982
|
Glimpses of the beauty of Canada caught by the Circle-Vision cameras.
Circle-Vision film for the Canada pavilion at World Showcase at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Wonders of China
|
October 01, 1982
|
Circle-Vision 360 film tour of China.
Created
for the China pavilion at World Showcase, EPCOT and it ended its run on
March 26, 2003, to be replaced by Reflections of China.
It also alternated with American Journeys in the Circle-Vision theater in Tomorrowland at Disneyland from 1984 to 1996.
min.
|
Short
|
TravelPort Film
|
October 01, 1982
|
Guests could touch a television screen to preview vacation trips to many areas of the world.
Attraction in Communicore East at EPCOT.
Sponsored by American Express, and closed on April 27, 1992.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Energy Creation Story
|
October 01, 1982
|
Animated story of he creation of fossil fuels.
Film shown at Theater I of the Universe of Energy at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Energy, You Make the World Go ‘Round
|
October 01, 1982
|
IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY PLEASE CONTACT ME HERE.
Kinetic, multi-image pre-show film shown at the Universe of Energy at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Vincent
|
October 01, 1982
|
The
7-year-old Vincent Malloy would rather be Vincent Price than a little
boy, and his fantasies turn his life into scenes from a horror film –
much to the dismay of his mother.
Narrated
by Vincent Price, this black-and-white film uses three-dimensional
models and animation. The short was popular enough to Disney for the
Studio to back such later Tim Burton creations as Frankenweenie and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which use some of the same techniques.
A 3-D version was released with a reissue of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas in 2007.
min. Directed by Tim Burton, Rick Heinrichs.
|
Short ?00
|
Fun with Mr. Future
|
October 27, 1982
|
Mr.
Future, an Audio-Animatronics “talking head” gives us a glimpse of what
life will be like tomorrow – and what we thought it would be like today.
A
new animated sequence depicting a typical day in the life of a “future”
family is used along with live-action footage taken from previously
released films.
min. Directed by Darryl Van Citters.
|
Short ?00
|
Why Be Physically Fit?
|
March 1983
|
Shows students how being fit can help them have more energy, look better, and cope with stress.
min. Educational film. Fun to Be Fit #1
|
Short ?00
|
Getting Physically Fit
|
March 1983
|
Students learn how to achieve fitness through a carefully planned program.
min. Educational film. Fun to Be Fit #2
|
Short ?00
|
Physical Fitness
|
March 1983
|
The
film defines fitness and shows the need for developing it to improve
the quality of studying, working, and playing.
min. Educational film. Fun to Be Fit #3
|
Short ?00
|
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
|
March 11, 1983
|
Winnie
the Pooh is teaching his friends how to play “Pooh Sticks” under a
bridge when Eeyore floats by. It is his birthday and no one has
remembered. That is soon remedied and the gang gathers with a party,
presents and a cake.
This fourth installment of the Disney Pooh
films was, like the others, based on the stories written by A.A. Milne,
specifically “In Which Eeyore Has a Birthday and Gets Two Presents” and
“Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In”.
24 min. Directed by Rick Reinert.
|
Short ?00
|
The Eternal Sea
|
April 15, 1983
|
IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY PLEASE CONTACT ME HERE.
Two-hundred-degree film attraction in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland, until September 16, 1984.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Kingdom of Dreams and Magic – Tokyo Disneyland
|
July 23, 1983
|
After
the opening of Tokyo Disneyland in 1983, and due to the success of
previous short films relating the pleasures of earlier Disney parks,
this promotional film was created to document the new facility.
24 min. Promotional film.
|
Short ?00
|
A Visit to EPCOT Center
|
September 1983
|
IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY PLEASE CONTACT ME HERE.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
A Goofy Look at Valentine’s Day
|
September 1983
|
Goofy
learns the significance of Valentine’s Day and how people have
expressed their love through the years on the holiday.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Jiminy Cricket, P.S. (Problem Solver)
|
September 1983
|
The film uses clips from Disney cartoons to introduce children to logic and critical thinking.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
The Time Traveler’s Guide to Energy
|
September 1983
|
A boy from the future accidentally erases computer data on 20th-century energy history, so he calls upon a student to help him re-create it.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Future Work
|
September 1983
|
A film about new careers available in the high-tech workplace.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Decision-Making: Critical Thought in Action
|
September 1983
|
A series of everyday situations are used to take students through the problem solving process.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Disney’s Haunted Halloween
|
September 1983
|
A film with Goofy about the origins of Halloween traditions.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Disney’s Wonderful World of Winter
|
September 1983
|
A
film with Goofy and Stanley the Snowman teaching students about the
holidays and customs of winter.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
What a Kid Needs to Know Today: Basic Communication Skills
|
September 1983
|
Teaches how communication skills are as important as ever in the computer age.
min. Educational film. Skills for the New Technology #1
|
Short ?00
|
What a Kid Needs to Know Today: Living with Change
|
September 1983
|
A
custodian learns that change can mean advances and benefits for society
and that he should not fear the future.
min. Educational film. Skills for the New Technology #2
|
Short ?00
|
What a Kid Needs to Know Today: Living with Computers
|
September 1983
|
Elmer
the custodian is led on a magical cross-country tour that introduces
him to the computer’s many applications.
min. Educational film. Skills for the New Technology #3
|
Short ?00
|
Computers: The Truth of the Matter
|
October 1983
|
A positive introduction to computers.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
The EPCOT Earth Station Film
|
October 01, 1983
|
An educational look at the wonders of EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World.
The
film was created for showing on giant screens within Earth Station, the
information center neighboring Spaceship Earth, at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Omnisphere
|
October 01, 1983
|
The
film includes a space shuttle blastoff, a flight over Manhattan, and a
computerized journey across the Earth’s surface.
Projected
in Omnimax 70mm on hemispherical screens at the Horizon Pavilion in
Future World at EPCOT until January 09, 1999.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Choose your Tomorrow
|
October 01, 1983
|
The
film related three return trips to Earth: “Space”, “Undersea”, or
“Desert”, among which guests could choose.
A film for use at the Horizon Pavilion in Future World at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
|
October 20, 1983
|
Dickens’
well-known Christmas story is retold with Uncle Scrooge taking the role
of Ebenezer Scrooge, Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit, Goofy as Jacob
Marley’s Ghost, Donald Duck as nephew Fred, and many other Disney
favorites who were returning to the silver screen after quite an
absence.
The song “Oh, What a Merry Christmas Day” was written by Frederick Searles and Irwin Kostal.
Nominated for an Academy Award as Best Short Film.
25 min. Directed by Burny Mattinson. Mickey Mouse #119
|
Short
|
The Adventures of Andre & Wally [LucasFilm & Pixar]
|
1984
|
There’s
nothing like a restful nap in a pleasant wooded valley. But when André
awakens and is greeted by a pesky yellow-and-black striped bee named
Wally B, he ends up taking a quick hike. When André points in a
different direction, the bee looks away and André gets his chance to
run away. Wally chases André and eventually catches him, reappearing
with a bent stinger. Soon though, Wally gets hit by André's tossed hat.
2 min. Directed by John Lasseter. CGI short #01
|
Short ?00
|
EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
|
January 1984
|
A
film tour about EPCOT Center that visits Future World, where new ideas
and concepts are explored and demonstrated, and that strolls through
the richness and diversity that is World Showcase, where nations from
around the world present their cultural heritage, arts and
entertainment.
21 min. Promotional film.
|
Short ?00
|
How to Exercise?
|
March 1984
|
Two weaklings, a knight and a dragon, are used as examples in showing the value of a shapeup plan.
min. Educational film. Fitness and Me #1
|
Short ?00
|
What Is Fitness Exercise?
|
March 1984
|
A good sorceress teaches a scrawny knight the value of physical fitness.
min. Educational film. Fitness and Me #2
|
Short ?00
|
Why Exercise?
|
March 1984
|
The
adventures of two knights show students that exercise strengthened the
heart, muscles, and other body systems, giving more energy for work and
play.
min. Educational film. Fitness and Me #3
|
Short ?00
|
All Because Man Wanted to Fly
|
July 04, 1984
|
Lighthearted look at early human efforts to fly, hosted by Orville, the albatross.
Filmed for the pre-show of PSA’s Circle-Vision attraction at Disneyland.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
American Journeys
|
July 04, 1984
|
Circle-Vision presentation capturing the many facets of America.
Opened
at Disneyland, sponsored by PSA. In 1989, Delta took over the
sponsorship and it ended its run on July 07, 1996.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
EPCOT Advanced Information System
|
August 1984
|
A film about the development of the WorldKey Information System from concept to completion.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Lights! Camera! Fractions!
|
August 1984
|
A
blend of live action, stop-motion, and clay animation is used to
introduce young math students to the basics of fraction.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Ethics in the Computer Age
|
August 1984
|
The film presents two mini-dramas about software piracy and computer hacking.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Energy in Physics
|
August 1984
|
The fundamental law of physics, the Law of Conservation of Energy, is introduced to students.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Harold and His Amazing Green Plants
|
August 1984
|
A basic botany lesson for the youngest audience about Harold and his unusual “pet” plant.
min. Educational film..
|
Short ?00
|
Child Molestation: Breaking the Silence
|
August 1984
|
The
film offers guidelines on how to identify symptoms of child sexual
abuse and how to respond and report it. It also shows how to teach
children to protect themselves.
min. Educational film..
|
Short ?00
|
Now I Can Tell You My Secret
|
August 1984
|
Shows
how children can protect themselves from sexual advances by saying
“no”, getting away, and telling an adult.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Chemicals
|
August 1984
|
The film illustrates the problems caused by chemicals used in pest control.
min. Educational film. The Challenge of Survival #1
|
Short ?00
|
Land
|
August 1984
|
The film shows how conservation tillage can minimize soil erosion.
min. Educational film. The Challenge of Survival #2
|
Short ?00
|
Water
|
August 1984
|
The
film explains how improper irrigation can ruin soil, and drip
irrigation is one method of reducing water runoff.
min. Educational film. The Challenge of Survival #3
|
Short ?00
|
Careers
|
September 1984
|
Relates skills and interests to various job families and introduces job possibilities of the future.
min. Educational film. Destination #1
|
Short ?00
|
Communications
|
September 1984
|
A
history of the development of communication and a demonstration of how
technology has broadened our ability to communicate.
min. Educational film. Destination #2
|
Short ?00
|
Excellence
|
September 1984
|
Helps
teachers motivate students to extend their talents and abilities to
their highest potential, through examples of a variety of professionals
who are tops in their fields.
min. Educational film. Destination #3
|
Short ?00
|
Science
|
September 1984
|
An
exploration of the world of science beyond the laboratory – how major
discoveries came about as the result of scientific inquiry.
min. Educational film. Destination #4
|
Short ?00
|
Frankenweenie
|
December 12, 1984
|
An
homage to the great horror films of the 1930’s. After young Victor
Frankenstein’s dog, Sparky, is killed by a car, his parents become
concerned when their son accumulates a collection of electrical junk in
their attic. Using techniques of his legendary namesake, Victor’s
secret purpose is to bring his beloved pet back to life. The result of
the experiment causes panic in the neighborhood.
Released again theatrically on March 06, 1992 with Blame It on the Bellboy.
30 min. Directed by Tim Burton. Live action.
|
Short ?00
|
Too Smart for Strangers, with Winnie the Pooh
|
June 1985
|
A film that warns children about strangers.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Follow Us…to Walt Disney World
|
July 11, 1985
|
IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY PLEASE CONTACT ME HERE.
16 min. Documentary film.
|
Short ?00
|
Flight
|
September 1985
|
An innovative discussion of the principles of aerodynamics.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Decimals: What’s the Point?
|
September 1985
|
The look and sound of a music video are used to illustrate the basics of the decimal system.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00 |
Economics By
Choice |
September 1985
|
The film
illustrates basic economics concepts for children through situations
that relate to their own lives.
min. Educational
film.
|
Short ?00
|
Advice on Lice
|
September 1985
|
Facts about the symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention of head lice.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
On Your Own
|
September 1985
|
The
film outlines safety measures and self-care skills for children who are
home alone, and methods for confronting their fears.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Before It’s Too Late: A Film on Teenage Suicide
|
September 1985
|
The
film shows ways to spot suicidal behavior and to help prevent teens
from committing suicide.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
A Time to Tell: Teen Sexual Abuse
|
September 1985
|
Adolescents
in a peer support group share their experiences of being sexually
molested and learn how to protect themselves.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Expectations: A Story About Stress
|
September 1985
|
Helps pre-adolescents recognize and deal with stress.
min. Educational film.
|
Short
|
Beach Chair [Pixar]
|
1986
|
A short clip about a chair at the beach.
A technically innovative 19-second 1986 CGI test-short.
19 sec. Directed by Eben Ostby.
|
Short
|
Flags and Waves [Pixar]
|
1986
|
A short clip that shows a flag waving in the wind.
A technically innovative 13-second 1986 CGI test-short.
13 sec. Directed by Bill Reeves, Alan Foumier.
|
Short ?00
|
The Seas
|
January 15, 1986
|
The story of the ocean’s mysterious depths and its effect on our lives.
Shown at The Living Seas at EPCOT.
min. Directed by Paul Gerber.
|
Short ?00
|
Suited for the Sea
|
January 15, 1986
|
The evolution of dive-suit technology, from the early diving bell to the Deep Rover.
Shown at The Living Seas at EPCOT.
min. Directed by Paul Gerber.
|
Short ?00
|
The Animated Atlas of the World
|
January 15, 1986
|
Tells of the geological and meteorological aspects of the ocean.
Shown in Seabase Alpha in The Living Seas at EPCOT.
min. Directed by Mike West.
|
Short ?00
|
Simple Machines: A Moving Experience
|
March 1986
|
Introduction
to basic concepts of mechanical physics using simple machines and mimes
performing the same movements.
15 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00 |
Storms |
March 1986
|
IF YOU HAVE INFO &/OR A SUMMARY
PLEASE CONTACT ME
HERE.
14 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Portraits of Canada
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May 02, 1986
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Circle-Vision film tour of Canada.
Prepared for Expo `86 in Vancouver in conjunction with Telecom Canada.
min.
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Short ?00
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Oilspot and Lipstick
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July 28, 1986
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Computer
animation is utilized to bring to life objects in a junkyard. The junk
monster threatens two small “junk” dogs, but the boy dog (Oilspot)
manages to defeat the monster and rescue his girlfriend (Lipstick).
Special computer animated cartoon, released at the SIGGRAPH convention in Anaheim.
min.
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Short ?00
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Luxo Jr. [Pixar]
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August 17, 1986
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A
baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it’s all fun and games until
the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle
down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds another ball – ten times larger.
Premiered at the SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater.
Released with Toy Story 2 on November 24, 1999.
First computer-animated short nominated for an Academy Award.
2 min. Directed by John Lasseter. CGI short #02
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AIDS
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September 1986
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Facts on the human immune system and the AIDS virus.
This film was revised a year later, with updated information.
18 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Earthquakes
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September 1986
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The hows and whys of natural earth movements, including earthquake safety tips.
15 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Smokeless Tobacco
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September 1986
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A true story about the danger of snuff.
16 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Chemistry Matters
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September 1986
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The film addresses the chemical properties of mixtures and solutions.
17 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Pooh’s Great School Bus Adventure
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September 1986
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Hundred Acre Wood characters illustrate rules for bus safety.
min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Learning with Film and Video
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September 1986
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Demonstration of the important role of film and video in the learning experience.
15min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Using Simple Machines
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September 1986
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The film explains basic concepts of mechanical physics.
14 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Careers in Math & Science: A Different View
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September 1986
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Demonstrates the importance of math and science classes to a student’s future.
19 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Aesop’s Hare and the Tortoise
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September 1986
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Walt
Disney introduces an animated overview of Aesop’s life, by way of
footage from one of his television lead-ins, followed by the popular
fable.
Re-titled in 1987 as An Introduction to Aesop.
14 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling
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September 1986
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Walt Disney introduces an animated biography of Andersen, followed by the Silly Symphony.
Re-titled in 1987 as An Introduction to Hans Christian Andersen.
13 min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Captain Eo
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September 12, 1986
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Captain
Eo and his crew of mythical space creatures – Hooter, Fuzzball, the
Geex, Major Domo, Minor Domo – discover a colorless planet where they
are confronted by the Supreme Leader and her forces of darkness. Using
the power of music, dance, and light, Eo and his crew are able to turn
the black-an-white land into a magical world of color and happiness.
3-D
musical science-fiction adventure film shown in Journey Into
Imagination at EPCOT until July 06, 1994. Created in cooperation with
George Lucas. Opened too in Tomorrowland at Disneyland on September 18,
1986 and ended on April 06, 1997. Shown in Tomorrowland at Tokyo
Disneyland beginning March 20, 1987 and ended September 01, 1996 and
also in Cinémagique Discoveryland in Disneyland Paris, opened on April
12, 1992, and ended on August 17, 1998.
17 min. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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Short ?00
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Red’s Dream [Pixar]
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1987
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Life
as the sole sale item in the clearance corner of Eben’s Bikes can get
lonely. So Red, a unicycle, dreams up a clown owner and his own
juggling act that steals the show. But all to soon, the applause turns
into the sound of rainfall, as reality rushes back. Red must resign
himself to sitting in the corner and await his fate.
4 min. Directed by John Lasseter. CGI short #03
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Star Tours
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January 09, 1987
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Guests
travel in vehicles called StarSpeeders, each holding 40 passengers, to
the Moon of Endor and beyond and battle the Empire as well as a third
Death Star.
Film
attraction in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, created in cooperation with
George Lucas. Opened too at Disney-MGM Studios on December 15, 1989, in
Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland on July 12, 1989 and also in
Discoveryland in Disneyland Paris on April 12, 1992.
min.
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Short ?00
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Crack: The Big Lie
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February 1987
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Based on actual studies, a lesson on saying “No”.
min. Educational film.
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Short ?00
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Sport Goofy in Soccermania
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May 27, 1987
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Uncle
Scrooge agrees to sponsor the Nephews’ soccer team in order to get back
a valuable trophy, which he mistakenly donated. The Beagle Boys are
also after the trophy, and it is up to Sport Goofy to save the day.
First featured in NBC special An All New Adventure of Disney’s Sport Goofy Featuring Sport Goofy in Soccermania.
20 min. Directed by Matt O’Callaghan.
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Short ?00
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AIDS: What Do We Tell Our Children?
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August 1987
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The facts about AIDS presented to children.
20 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Goofy’s Hygiene Game
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August 1987
|
The
film presents lessons on cleanliness habits such as bathing, grooming,
dental care, and others.
min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Time for Table Manners
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September, 1987
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The film teaches standard etiquette and cleanliness at meal time.
6 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Courtesy Is Caring
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September, 1987
|
The role of courtesy in friendship and daily life.
6 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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The Children of Japan: Learning the New, Remembering the Old
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September, 1987
|
A day in the life of Japan and its culture as seen through the letters of pen pals.
21 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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The Police Station
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September, 1987
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Mickey meets and learns from a police man.
11 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Field Trips #1
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Short ?00
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The Fire Station
|
September, 1987
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Mickey tours a fire station.
12 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Field Trips #2
|
Short ?00
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The Hospital
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September, 1987
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Mickey learns about the various parts of a hospital and the work that goes on there.
10 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Field Trips #3
|
Short ?00
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Benny and the ‘Roids: A Story About Steroid Abuse
|
March 1988
|
A high school football player learns the dangers of steroid abuse.
25 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Blackberries in the Dark
|
March 1988
|
A grandmother and grandson learn to cope with a loved one’s death.
27 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
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Somethin’s Cookin’
|
June 21, 1988
|
Roger
Rabbit, left as a babysitter, has to try to save Baby Herman from
destroying the kitchen and himself.
Maroon Cartoon starring Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman that opened the feature film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
4 min. Directed by Rob Minkoff.
|
Short ?00
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Norway – the Film
|
July 05, 1988
|
A film on the people and culture of Norway.
Film at the conclusion of the Maelstrom attraction at Norway in World Showcase at EPCOT.
5 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Disney’s Animated Alphabet
|
August 1988
|
Letters of the alphabet come to life to teach the ABCs to young children.
13 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Choices: A Story About Staying in School
|
August 1988
|
Two very different high school students explore goal setting versus dropping out of school.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
27 min.
|
Short ?00
|
School Hero: A Story About Staying in School
|
August 1988
|
A custodian impresses upon a student the importance of sticking with school.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
20 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Tin Toy [Pixar]
|
August 02, 1988
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Babies
are hardly monster-like, unless you’re a toy. After escaping a drooling
baby, Tinny realizes that he wants to be played with after all. But in
the amount of time it takes him to discover this, the baby’s attention
moves on to other things only an infant could find interesting.
Academy Award: #??: Best Short Film, Animated, 1989.
Premiered at the Siggraph Conference.
Released with Toy Story on November 22, 1995.
5 min. Directed by John Lasseter. CGI short #04
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Short ?00
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Children of the Soviet Union
|
September 1988
|
Soviet history and culture as seen through the eyes of a Leningrad student.
22 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
The Jamie Fort Story: A Story About Self-Esteem
|
September 1988
|
A film about a fire victim who discovers the power of determination and a positive attitude.
30 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Mickey Mouse: Safety Belt Expert
|
September 1988
|
A musical courtroom drama encouraging students to buckle up.
16 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
San Diego Zoo
|
September 1988
|
Behind the scenes at the world-renowned zoo.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Minnie’s Science Field Trip series.
16 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Johnson Space Center
|
September 1988
|
A guided tour through the astronaut training center explaining principles of space science.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Minnie’s Science Field Trip series.
18 min.
|
Short ?00
|
The Living Seas
|
September 1988
|
Students explore The Living Seas at EPCOT.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Minnie’s Science Field Trip series.
17 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Do Dragons Dream?
|
September 1988
|
Figment introduces children to their imaginations.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
15 min.
|
Short ?00
|
How Does It Feel to Be an Elephant?
|
September 1988
|
Learning skills of comparing and contrasting, observing and interpreting.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
How Does It Feel to Fly?
|
September 1988
|
Describing the world through classifying and sequencing.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
How Does Sound Sound?
|
September 1988
|
A film about language and the sound around us.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
What Can You See by Looking?
|
September 1988
|
About
critical thinking and observation skills through rhymes, anagrams,
puzzles, and other brainteasers.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Would You Eat a Blue Potato?
|
September 1988
|
About color and its effect on everything we see.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
15 min.
|
Short ?00
|
D.A.R.E. to Say “No”
|
September 1988
|
Drug
Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) presents reasons why kids should
resist peer pressure and refuse drugs.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
16 min. D.A.R.E. #0
|
Short ?00
|
Disney’s Countdown
|
November 1988
|
A film about having fun counting numbers forward and backward.
12 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Knick Knack [Pixar]
|
1989
|
Life
on a shelf as a snowman trapped in a snow-globe blizzard can become
wearing, especially when you’re surrounded by knickknacks from sunnier
locales. When the jaded snowman finally breaks free of his glass house,
his vacation plans are cut short.
Originally shown in 3-D at the 1988 SIGGRAPH Animation Show.
Released on May 30, 2003 with Finding Nemo as a completely rebuilt and re-rendered version.
A remastered 3-D film version was released theatrically with the 3-D edition of The Nightmare Before Christmas on October 20, 2006.
4 min. Directed by John Lasseter. CGI short #05
|
Short ?00
|
Computers: Where They Come From and How They Work
|
April 1989
|
History of computers from sticks and stones through microchips.
9 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
The Children of Mexico
|
April 20, 1989
|
A Mexican girl describes her lifestyle to an American pen pal.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
26 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Back to Neverland
|
May 01, 1989
|
A “new” lost boy from Peter Pan gave guests a hilarious lesson in animation basics.
Shown at the beginning of the Animation Tour at Disney-MGM Studios and closed on September 30, 2003.
9 min.
|
Short ?00
|
The Lottery
|
May 01, 1989
|
A
short film about a music teacher (Bette Midler) who finds and loses a
winning lottery ticket, illustrating various special-effects techniques.
Shown for guests at the Backstage Studio Tour, Disney-MGM Studios and closed on June 29, 1996.
4 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Michael and Mickey
|
May 01, 1989
|
Michael Eisner and Mickey Mouse introduce a changing array of coming-attraction trailers.
Shown for guests at the end of the Backstage Studio Tour, Disney-MGM Studios and ended in 1992.
2 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Like Jake and Me
|
May 09, 1989
|
A film about how mutual support and understanding turns strangers into a family.
15 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Tummy Trouble
|
June 23, 1989
|
Roger
Rabbit is left to babysit with the mischievous Baby Herman. The infant
swallows a toy rattle, which is just the beginning of Roger’s troubles.
When he rushes the baby to the hospital, the duo gets involved in a
multitude of misadventures.
The first short cartoon made by the Disney Studio in 24 years.
7 min. Directed by Rob Minkoff. Roger Rabbit Cartoon #01
|
Short ?00
|
The Writing Process: A Conversation with Mavis Jukes
|
July 03, 1989
|
The award-winning author shares her perspectives on creative writing.
20 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
The United Nations
|
July 27, 1989
|
It provides a guided tour through the United Nations complex.
16 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Field Trips #4
|
Short ?00
|
Writing Magic: With Figment and Alice in Wonderland
|
August 1989
|
Brainstorming, writing, and rewriting are the keys to solving Alice’s dilemma.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
16 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Reading Magic with Figment and Peter Pan
|
August 1989
|
Figment and Wendy show Peter Pan the value and fun of learning to read.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
16 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Ships
|
August 07, 1989
|
Goofy escorts two children on a tour of a passenger ship.
15 min. Educational film. Goofy’s Field Trips #1
|
Short ?00
|
Trains
|
August 10, 1989
|
Goofy takes two kids on a field trip to learn about trains.
14 min. Educational film. Goofy’s Field Trips #2
|
Short ?00
|
Planes
|
August 18, 1989
|
Goofy shows two children what it’s like behind the scenes at an airport.
15 min. Educational film. Goofy’s Field Trips #3
|
Short ?00
|
The Constitution: A History of Our Future
|
September 1989
|
The history and significance of the U.S. Constitution.
21 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Appreciating Differences
|
September 1989
|
The
film teaches children to value people of different ages, races, sexes,
and people with disabilities.
10 min. Educational film. Songs for Us #1
|
Short ?00
|
Making Friends
|
September 1989
|
Songs teach the value of friendship and other relationship skills.
8 min. Educational film. Songs for Us #2
|
Short ?00
|
Sharing and Cooperation
|
September 1989
|
The film shows through songs the importance of sharing and cooperation.
8 min. Educational film. Songs for Us #3
|
Short ?00
|
Halloween Surprises
|
September 1989
|
Mickey’s clubhouse members learn about Halloween safety rules.
13 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Safety Club #1
|
Short ?00
|
Playground Fun
|
September 1989
|
Safety experts Huey, Dewey, and Louie introducing safe ways to have fun.
20 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Safety Club #2
|
Short ?00
|
What to Do at Home
|
September 1989
|
The film gives home-safety information and tips to children home alone.
16 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Safety Club #3
|
Short ?00
|
Street Safe, Street Smart
|
September 1989
|
Mickey and friends are taking a close look at important street safety situations.
13 min. Educational film. Mickey’s Safety Club #4
|
Short ?00
|
Where Does Time Fly?
|
September 1989
|
Teaching past, present, and future vocabulary words in a time travel adventure.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
What’s an Abra Without a Cadabra?
|
September 1989
|
A magical lesson about antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, and rhymes.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection: Language Arts Through Imagination series.
15 min.
|
Short ?00
|
The Case of the Missing Space
|
September 1989
|
Educational
film where viewers solve a mystery message by deciphering scrambled
words and symbols.
16 min. Educational film.
|
Short ?00
|
Responsible Persons
|
September 1989
|
Pooh and friends demonstrate responsibility and promote interpersonal skills.
15 min. Educational film. Think It Through With Winnie the Pooh #1
|
Short ?00
|
One and Only You
|
September 1989
|
A film with Winnie the Pooh, about positive self-image and getting along with others.
14 min. Educational film. Think It Through With Winnie the Pooh #2
|
Short ?00
|
A Gift of Time: Pediatric AIDS
|
October 1989
|
The film discusses drug treatments and other aspects.
Educational film in the EPCOT Educational Media Collection.
18 min.
|
Short ?00
|
Cranium Command
|
October 19, 1989
|
Guests
sit in a theater that doubles as the control room for the brain of a
12-year-old boy, Bobby. The fearless leader, General Knowledge, has put
a rookie, Buzzy, in charge of Bobby’s brain. Looking through Bobby’s
eyes, guests can see him go about his daily activities and witness the
havoc created among the characters who run his brain as various things
happen to him.
Film attraction in Wonders of Life in Future World at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
Body Wars
|
October 19, 1989
|
An exciting miniaturized trip through the human body by way of the bloodstream.
Film attraction in Wonders of Life in Future World at EPCOT.
min.
|
Short ?00
|
The Making of Me
|
October 30, 1989
|
Film that answers the question “Where did I come from”.
Film attraction in Wonders of Life in Future World at EPCOT.
15 min. Directed by Glen Gordon Caron.
|
Short ?00
|
Teenage Substance Abuse: An Open Forum with John Callahan
|
November 1989
|
A wheelchair-bound recovering alcoholic tells his story to teenagers.
23 min. Educational film.
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