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An Alphabet of Weather

Jan 1, 1991

0h 14m

★ 0.0

Overview

An educational film that introduces children to the various elements of weather using the letters of the alphabet. Each letter represents a weather-related concept, such as air, clouds, temperature, and storms, providing a fun and engaging way to learn about the atmosphere and its changes. The film highlights the importance of weather in daily life and the roles of meteorologists in predicting it

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Production Companies

MTI Film & Video Inc.

Coronet Films

An Alphabet of Weather Trailers

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Every year, around 3000 Indigenous students receive scholarships to attend some of Australia’s most prestigious boarding schools. It is an immense opportunity, setting many of the youngsters on a path to a bright future, but it also means they must leave their homes and communities. Over the course of a year, Off Country follows several such students, who, despite hailing from distinct nations and having vastly different circumstances, each share a commitment to doing themselves and their families proud – no matter the difficulties.

6.1

Storm

Oct 23, 1943

A look at how the weather bureau tries to warn farmers and businessmen about approaching large storms. Although some precautions can be taken to lessen their impact, storms have to run their course, and there is really not much we can do about them.

6.4

Stip & Pensil

Apr 19, 2017

Toni, Aghi, Bubu, and Saras get the task of making essays. They create a free school for street children but they chose to earn money than learn.

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0.0

Človíčkové

Jan 1, 1940

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6.1

Kartini: Princess of Java

Apr 19, 2017

A woman of nobility battles patriarchal norms in order to improve educational access for women in early 1900s Indonesian society.

6.0

The Science of Magic

Aug 1, 2015

Sunset Shimmer studies her friends' pony hybrid transformations to better understand how magic works in the parallel world.

4.3

Mrs. Hyde

Mar 28, 2018

Mrs. Géquil is an eccentric teacher despised by her colleagues and students. On a stormy night, she is struck by lightning and faints. When she wakes up, she feels different. Will she now be able to keep the powerful and dangerous Mrs. Hyde contained?

0.0

Children at Work

Jun 13, 1973

Children learn through play in Irish Montessori schools in the 1970s, accompanied by voiceover explaining the Montessori method and jaunty jazz flute. The three schools featured in Páistí ag Obair are Tigh na nÓg, Blessington; St Kieran’s School, Bray; and The Children’s House, Stilllorgan. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short, 1974

5.7

A City Decides

Jan 1, 1956

A City Decides chronicles the events that led to the integration of the St. Louis public schools in 1954. An Oscar-nominated short documentary from 1956.

5.2

Birthright

Jan 1, 1938

After graduating from Harvard University, Peter Siner returns to his small Tennessee hometown, where he hopes to start a school for black children.

6.0

The Mighty Pawns

Feb 14, 1987

Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.

6.5

Split Cherry Tree

Jan 1, 1982

Split Cherry Tree is a 1982 short film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. A father learns the importance of education and gains an understanding of his son and an insight into his dreams and ambitions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

0.0

Backpack Full of Cash

Oct 22, 2016

Documentary warning about the decline of American public schools as they become more and more privatized.

0.0

Lismer

Jan 2, 1952

A short look at the world of artist Arthur Lismer.

5.8

Binta and the Great Idea

Oct 25, 2004

Binta, a little girl from Senegal, tells us about the everyday life in her village, the importance of education for the girls, and about her father's great idea to make the world a better place.

5.0

Two Much for the Job

Aug 10, 2022

After five years enduring horrible work conditions, Sophia finally gets chosen for a long-awaited transfer from her thankless teaching job at a rough middle school. Ecstatic to start a new life teaching at the French Lycée in Barcelona, her hopes are dashed to bits when a well- connected, over-qualified teacher at an upscale Paris school cuts in to take the position. Determined to stand her ground, Sophia and her clever neighbour Mr. Picard join forces to sabotage her competitor’s candidacy.

8.0

Einstein's Universe

Jan 1, 1979

A documentary produced in 1979 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Albert Einstein. Narrated and hosted by Peter Ustinov and written by Nigel Calder.

An Alphabet of Weather

Overview

Genres

Production Companies

An Alphabet of Weather Trailers

Cast

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