Feature films provide a significant form of historical evidence about a culture even when they are fictional. Like books, films are texts that can be analyzed, questioned, and discussed. Vintage films can, therefore, add a valuable new dimension to the history classroom. This article examines how popular films of the 1940s reveal the values,…

This article explores using films to spark moral dilemma discussions and thereby promote critical thinking and character education for global citizenship in elementary classrooms. After clarifying some of the basic concepts associated with the fields of character education and global citizenship, and the interrelationship between the two, the…

In recent years, "pre-code" films have been re-discovered and applauded by film scholars and feminists. The term refers to the period between 1929 and 1934 when many Hollywood studios openly disregarded the censorship restrictions of the Hays Code. Named after censorship czar William H. Hays, the Code forbade nudity, cursing, sexual innuendo,…

This article examines how film can be used to engage students in critical thinking, and it offers a framework for using film to build citizens of character. We argue that the use of film in the classroom can help students analyze their values and decision making for the purpose of becoming effective citizens. A brief history of character education…

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2009 annual lists of Fabulous Films for Young Adults and Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults ages 12 to 18. This article presents the titles that were released in January 2009 during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver,…

This 22-item filmography of 16mm films recommended for use in programs planned for young adults was compiled by the Selected Films for Young Adults Committee, Young Adult Services Division, American Library Association. Producers, directors, distributors, length, price, and brief annotations are provided. Addresses for 12 distributors are…

Describes the role of women in American films and notes 14 random examples of films from the 1930s through the 1950s which featured women characters of great substance and capability. (Author/CK)

Annotates 26 films and filmstrips about current heroic people who can serve as role models for students. Includes a number of films about minority group members and handicapped people who have overcome personal or societal barriers. (TJ)

Evaluation of current films and filmstrips for elementary grade students is presented. A list of distributors is included. (JD)

Presents list of notable audiovisual materials (12 films, 4 filmstrips, 18 recordings) for children through age 14 compiled by members of Film, Filmstrip, and Recording Evaluation Committees of the Association for Library Service to Children. Producers, distributors, length, price, and annotations are provided. Addresses for 20 distributors are…

Although Oscar Micheaux was not the first Black American filmmaker, he was undoubtedly the most prolific Black American movie producer. He is credited with making the first full-length, all-Black silent film produced by a Black company, as well as the first full-length, all-Black sound film. (Author/MC)

Offers an annotated listing of films that explore the issues of the nuclear arms race. (RL)

This filmography lists more than 150 made-for-television movies featuring a lawyer or centering around a courtroom. Each entry provides: title; cast; director; writer; literary source; production company; film length; whether the film is in black and white or color; original year of broadcast; and a brief annotation. (12 references) (MES)

This filmography, condensed from the author's World Wide Web page, lists over 300 films that in some significant or memorable way include a library or librarian. Librarian stereotypes are briefly discussed. (LRW)

This annotated filmography includes titles selected for entertainment value, availability, and either the employment of a major character by a library, or at least one scene involving a major character in a library setting that is critical to the forward movement of the plot. (Contains 1 endnote.)