Documentary Short Movies

1919
Down the Strand in London
Down the Strand in London
01919HD
1919, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
2015
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...
1966
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...
1909
Alpine Sports
Alpine Sports
01909HD
1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
1950
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...
1919
Lawmakers of the Philippines
Lawmakers of the Philippines
01919HD
Released on October 26th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.
1921
Explorations on the Great Gletsch Glacier
Explorations on the Great Gletsch Glacier
01921HD
Released in April of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.
1972
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.
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
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...
1992
The Wrecking of Old Comiskey Park
The Wrecking of Old Comiskey Park
71992HD
A poetic tapestry eulogizing Chicago's famed "Old" Comiskey Park.
1969
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.
2018
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,...
1994
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
1950
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...
1907
The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway
The Matterhorn from the Viège-Zermatt Railway
01907HD
1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
2000
Mike Leigh: The Conversation
Mike Leigh: The Conversation
02000HD
An interview with British film director Mike Leigh produced for BBC-TV.
1918
The Melting Pot of the Pacific
The Melting Pot of the Pacific
01918HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on June 3rd, 1918.
1903
Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink
Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink
01903HD
1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
1903
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...
1951
There Go the Boats
There Go the Boats
61951HD
An historical account looking at how Britain's canals were used, and declining, in 1951.