Documentary Short Movies

  • 1919
    Down the Strand in London

    Down the Strand in London

    Down the Strand in London

    01919HD

    1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Down the Strand in London
  • 2015
    Wild Cats 3D

    Wild Cats 3D

    Wild Cats 3D

    02015HD

    "Wild Cats 3D" is the story of the magnificent lions, cheetahs and leopards of southern Africa. Kevin Richardson, the "Lion Whisperer", leads an...

    Wild Cats 3D
  • 1966
    Look at Life: Eating High

    Look at Life: Eating High

    Look at Life: Eating High

    01966HD

    An examination of the 60's trend of top-of-skyscraper revolving restaurants. First an overview of Europe's best then it's a detailed look at the...

    Look at Life: Eating High
  • 1909
    Alpine Sports

    Alpine Sports

    Alpine Sports

    01909HD

    1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    Alpine Sports
  • 1950
    To the Coast of Devon

    To the Coast of Devon

    To the Coast of Devon

    6.51950HD

    The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go...

    To the Coast of Devon
  • 1919
    Lawmakers of the Philippines

    Lawmakers of the Philippines

    Lawmakers of the Philippines

    01919HD

    Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

    Lawmakers of the Philippines
  • 1921
    Explorations on the Great Gletsch Glacier

    Explorations on the Great Gletsch Glacier

    Explorations on the Great Gletsch Glacier

    01921HD

    Released in April of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    Explorations on the Great Gletsch Glacier
  • 1972
    Good and Ugly

    Good and Ugly

    Good and Ugly

    01972HD

    The film raises the problem of moral development of a child. It explores how the social environment shapes children's moral feelings.

    Good and Ugly
  • 2021
    Five Scenes from the War in Afghanistan as They Appear in East Sussex

    Five Scenes from the War in Afghanistan as They Appear in East Sussex

    Five Scenes from the War in Afghanistan as They Appear in East Sussex

    02021HD

    In a greenhouse in England, a military veteran talks about his experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan. Clement Boland served with the British Army...

    Five Scenes from the War in Afghanistan as They Appear in East Sussex
  • 1992
    The Wrecking of Old Comiskey Park

    The Wrecking of Old Comiskey Park

    The Wrecking of Old Comiskey Park

    71992HD

    A poetic tapestry eulogizing Chicago's famed "Old" Comiskey Park.

    The Wrecking of Old Comiskey Park
  • 1969
    New Way at Northgate

    New Way at Northgate

    New Way at Northgate

    01969HD

    David Gladwell's ground-breaking documentary about changes in a regional council's approach to caring for children with disabilities.

    New Way at Northgate
  • 2018
    Smile

    Smile

    Smile

    02018HD

    A heartwarming exploration of a community art project by photographer Tawfik Elgazzar providing free portraits for locals and passers-by in Sydney,...

    Smile
  • 1994
    A Case Study: Cambodia and East Timor

    A Case Study: Cambodia and East Timor

    A Case Study: Cambodia and East Timor

    91994HD

    Chomsky on the media treatment of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor and Pol Pot's atrocities in Cambodia

    A Case Study: Cambodia and East Timor
  • 1950
    Canterbury is a Hundred

    Canterbury is a Hundred

    Canterbury is a Hundred

    01950HD

    The film 'Canterbury is One Hundred' was produced by the National Film Unit in 1950 to celebrate the region's centennial. Written and directed by...

    Canterbury is a Hundred
  • 1907
    The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway

    The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway

    The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway

    01907HD

    1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

    The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway
  • 2000
    Mike Leigh: The Conversation

    Mike Leigh: The Conversation

    Mike Leigh: The Conversation

    02000HD

    An interview with British film director Mike Leigh produced for BBC-TV.

    Mike Leigh: The Conversation
  • 1918
    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific

    01918HD

    Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.

    The Melting Pot of the Pacific
  • 1903
    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink

    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink

    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink

    01903HD

    1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

    Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink
  • 1903
    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink

    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink

    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink

    01903HD

    A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

    Harvesting Hay on Bear Ice Rink
  • 1951
    There Go the Boats

    There Go the Boats

    There Go the Boats

    61951HD

    An historical account looking at how Britain's canals were used, and declining, in 1951.

    There Go the Boats