Movies Similar to Hassles and Hangups

Safe In Recreation(1974)

The film emphasizes the importance of safety during recreational activities, both at home and in nature. It shares various scenarios involving children using power tools, chemicals, and playground equipment, highlighting risks such as improper use of electric cords, unsafe play habits, and the dangers of firearms. The film also provides safety tips for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, stressing the need for caution around potentially hazardous elements like poisonous plants and proper gun handling. The overarching message is to always prioritize safety to prevent accidents while enjoying recreation.

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The Winged Scourge(1943)

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

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Focus on LSD(1971)

This anti-drug educational film, hosted by pop singer Tommy Roe, features teenagers discussing the pros and cons of taking LSD.

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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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How To Conduct Yourself At School(1985)

Explains the importance of paying attention, asking for help when it's needed, being prepared, developing good study habits and respecting school property.

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Searching(1974)

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

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Suicide Trail(1960)

Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.

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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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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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The Curious Habits of Man(1972)

A 1972 educational film by Dan Gibson Productions, aims to guide young viewers in recognizing the temptations and risks associated with alcohol and excessive drinking through the lens of a nature documentary. Through a series of cautionary scenarios and reflections, it sheds light on the societal lure of alcohol and its potential consequences. This film serves as both a warning and a primer on self-awareness around drinking habits, connecting with an era increasingly concerned with youth education on substance use.

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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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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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Dead Serious(1987)

Based on the book by Jane Mersky Leder, Dead Serious is an educational documentary that tackles the serious issue of teen suicide.

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Simply Metric(1973)

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

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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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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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David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill(1960)

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

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Death Zones(1975)

Presents three case histories which illustrate how children were accidentally killed or injured by the schoolbus from which they had disembarked.

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Dead on Their Feet(1958)

A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.

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Safe Crossing: An EGG-cellent Idea!(1998)

This video reinforces the importance of safe crossing and loading/unloading behaviors for primary age students. In the story, the main character goes on an adventure with his pet dinosaur “EGG” to stress the dangers of the loading zone.

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