Movies Similar to Odyssey of a Dropout

Health for the Americas: The Unseen Enemy(1945)

Disney animated educational film about staying safe from disease.

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The Winged Scourge(1943)

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

6.4

Defense Against Invasion(1943)

A doctor persuades a group of boys to be vaccinated by explaining how it will protect them against disease. Animated sequences depict the body metaphorically as a city, defended by the blood cells, which are stimulated by vaccination to amass arms and ammunition, in order to defend the city when it is invaded by germs.

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Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line(1942)

Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.

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Night School(2016)

Indianapolis has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the country. Night School follows three adult students living in the city’s more impoverished neighborhoods as they attempt to earn their diplomas while juggling other difficult responsibilities and realities. Through their stories, the filmmakers explore many issues that low-income Americans deal with, including unjust minimum wage and working conditions, arbitrary legal hindrances, and race and gender inequality.

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Emergency First Aid Series: Accidental Poisoning(1980)

Discusses the dangers of accidental poisoning, particularly in children, due to household substances like cleaners and medications. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the product involved in the poisoning, recognizing symptoms, and taking immediate action. Key steps include diluting the poison with milk or water, calling for medical assistance, and bringing the poison container to the hospital. The document also highlights the risks of drug misuse and inhalation of toxic fumes, urging quick responses to emergencies.

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More Dangerous Than Dynamite(1941)

A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.

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Never Be A Victim(1996)

POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING

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The Story of Menstruation(1946)

A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.

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Seeing Through Commercials(1976)

Is it the outrageous claims? Or just the bad acting? This early media literacy film helps kids understand that that ads are trying to, well, sell them something. Kitschy good and super tasty, it's lipsmackin' fun!

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Health for the Americas: Planning for Good Eating(1946)

An educational short from Disney on the importance of good nutrition.

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...And Then It Happened(1972)

The film "And Then It Happened" follows two school bus drivers known for their safety records. During routine rides, a series of distractions and misbehaviors from the students lead to a disastrous accident, injuring several classmates. The narrative explores the challenges of managing rowdy children on a bus and the consequences of their actions, highlighting the importance of safety and the hidden struggles of the students.

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David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill(1960)

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

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Copy Book Please(1948)

This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.

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Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health(1945)

The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.

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Gangs: Turning the Corner(1994)

This 60 minute video captures in a dynamic format the people and programs that are successfully turning the corner on gangs. Stories and examples from across the United States will highlight winning approaches to confronting the gang problem.

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Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks(1970)

This 1970s PSA-style short film titled ”Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks” combines b-roll footage and stop-motion photography to display the most common types of accidents and driving errors at rail crossings and how to avoid these errors

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Something You Didn't Eat(1945)

Animated short documentary film made to advance the cause of a balanced diet for the benefit of the public health and for the advancement of the American war effort.

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Searching(1974)

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

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Women in Industry(1948)

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

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