Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Movies

  • 2025
    Look to the Land

    Look to the Land

    Look to the Land

    02025HD

    Presents man's use and misuse of land throughout the country. Includes conservation measures now in operation and suggests further steps.

    Look to the Land
  • 1974
    Adventure in Venice

    Adventure in Venice

    Adventure in Venice

    01974HD

    This film presents aspects of day-to-day life in Venice, a city that is most renowned for its historic sites and large tourist trade. It tells a story...

    Adventure in Venice
  • 1973
    The Alcohol Problem: What Do You Think?

    The Alcohol Problem: What Do You Think?

    The Alcohol Problem: What Do You Think?

    01973HD

    Explores the place of alcohol in American society and illustrates its chemical and physiological effects to pose questions about the responsible use o...

    The Alcohol Problem: What Do You Think?
  • 1954
    Christmas Through the Ages

    Christmas Through the Ages

    Christmas Through the Ages

    01954HD

    The film narrator describes the assimilation and merging of ancient customs into the 20th century celebration of Christmas as portrayed with well-craf...

    Christmas Through the Ages
  • 1951
    Alcoholism

    Alcoholism

    Alcoholism

    01951HD

    The film portrays alcoholism as a mental health problem and as an illness that can respond to treatment. Demonstrates that the causes of this illness...

    Alcoholism
  • 1952
    Yosemite

    Yosemite

    Yosemite

    01952HD

    This film is based on a film produced by Atwater Kent Foundation for the National Park Service, Department of the Interior with photography by Ted Phi...

    Yosemite
  • 1952
    The Atom and Biological Science

    The Atom and Biological Science

    The Atom and Biological Science

    01952HD

    As a demonstration of the effects of radioactivity, a rat is fed radioactive table sugar.

    The Atom and Biological Science
  • 1952
    Fire: What Makes It Burn

    Fire: What Makes It Burn

    Fire: What Makes It Burn

    01952HD

    Fire and how to make and prevent, is the topic.

    Fire: What Makes It Burn
  • 1954
    Egypt and the Nile

    Egypt and the Nile

    Egypt and the Nile

    01954HD

    This film presents a picture of Egypt and the Nile Valley of today as seen against its historical background. It Includes scenes of an ancient temple...

    Egypt and the Nile
  • 1951
    Answering the Child's Why

    Answering the Child's Why

    Answering the Child's Why

    01951HD

    By encouraging children to ask questions, we help them understand the world.

    Answering the Child's Why
  • 1964
    Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark

    Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark

    Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark

    01964HD

    This film provides contrasts and similarities among the three countries. In Norway, Deneen visits with a fishing family from the small city of Alesund...

    Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark
  • 1961
    Mexico: The Land and the People

    Mexico: The Land and the People

    Mexico: The Land and the People

    01961HD

    This film portrays the changes that are taking place in Mexico, including the growth of a middle class society which is developing as a result of educ...

    Mexico: The Land and the People
  • 1951
    People Along the Mississippi

    People Along the Mississippi

    People Along the Mississippi

    01951HD

    A boy in Minnesota builds a toy boat and, after writing his name and address on the craft, sends the small vessel on its journey to the Gulf of Mexico...

    People Along the Mississippi
  • 1952
    A Surprise for Jean

    A Surprise for Jean

    A Surprise for Jean

    01952HD

    Jean's mother plans a surprise party for Jean on her sixth birthday. While Jean and Frank are on an errand, Jean's friends come, hide and surprise her...

    A Surprise for Jean
  • 1977
    The Aggressive Impulse

    The Aggressive Impulse

    The Aggressive Impulse

    01977HD

    Examines the manifestation of aggressive instincts in animals and in humans. Discusses ways in which both animals and humans impose limitations on the...

    The Aggressive Impulse
  • 1973
    Oops, I Made A Mistake!

    Oops, I Made A Mistake!

    Oops, I Made A Mistake!

    01973HD

    Helps children handle situations in which they make mistakes. Part of Most Important Person: Attitude series.

    Oops, I Made A Mistake!
  • 1973
    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry

    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry

    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry

    01973HD

    Helps children understand and cope with feelings of anger. Part of Most Important Person: Attitude series.

    It's Not Much Fun Being Angry
  • 1954
    The Civil War

    The Civil War

    The Civil War

    01954HD

    The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern United States (...

    The Civil War
  • 1969
    Me, Too?

    Me, Too?

    Me, Too?

    01969HD

    Educational film about exclusion and anger meant to be shown in classrooms, with a discussion afterwards.

    Me, Too?
  • 1945
    Play in the Snow

    Play in the Snow

    Play in the Snow

    01945HD

    Shows children enjoying winter sports, making a snow man, playing fox and geese, sledding and skiing.

    Play in the Snow