Give Us the Earth!
Genres
Overview
This "Theater of Life" documentary was produced in cooperation with the International Committee, YMCA. It focuses on the work of Dr. Spencer Hatch, as he shows residents of small Mexican villages how to make their land better able to grow food and make them more independent.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
21 min
Release Date
1947-06-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5.5
Emily Hatch
Herself
Spencer Hatch
Narrator
6.0
Further Prophecies of Nostradamus
This short film applies the prophecies of Nostradamus to events of World War II.
1942-05-09 | en
6.1
Gadgets Galore
This Warner Bros. short reviews in an often humorous way the impact of the automobile on the United States. By 1900, the horseless carriage was beginning to have an impact. Early adopters were often the object of attention by large curious crowds. There were many car manufacturers and the quality of their product varied considerably. Traffic jams, pollution and automobile racing were only a few of the outcomes.
1955-07-30 | en
6.0
3rd Ave. El
Impressionistic picture of the Third Avenue Elevated Railway in Manhattan, New York City, before it was demolished. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
1955-01-01 | en
6.4
Room 666
During the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, Wenders asks a number of global film directors to, one at a time, go into a hotel room, turn on the camera and answer a simple question: "What is the future of cinema?"
1982-06-01 | en
5.8
One Soldier's Story: The Journey of American Sniper
Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.
2015-05-19 | en
6.3
Granny's Sexual Life
A trip into grandma's intimate life shows the status of Slovenian women in the first half of the 20th century.
2021-09-01 | sl
0.0
Kirkcaldy Man
Who is Jocky Wilson? 20 years ago every child in Kirkcaldy, on the east coast of Scotland, could answer this question. One of the best darts players ever, world champion in 1982 and 1989 - a national hero. But in '95 Jocky paid the price for his self destructive life style. In search of his myth, we follow the forces that shaped Jocky's hometown and its inhabitants as we discover lost memories of the man who once inspired the nation.
2011-10-23 | en
4.0
The Last Dream of Anatoly Vasilievich
The film in a metaphorical form demonstrates a model of self-devouring in a closed spiritual system, it explores intermediate state between a human and a non-human: a subhuman deprived of a divine spark.
1990-05-22 | ru
10.0
Kekaiulu Hula Studio
Kekaiulu Hula Studio follows the Proclaimed Hula Halau of the same name, showcasing their twist on what the real reason for hula is and what life as a dancer in the halau is really like. Something previously unseen in the public eye.
2022-11-10 | en
0.0
Senna: The Test
Senna: The Test (2017) explores a unique moment in Ayrton Senna's career when, on December 20, 1992, he tested a Penske IndyCar in Phoenix, Arizona. Amid frustrations with McLaren, Senna briefly considered switching to IndyCar, with this test marking his only serious exploration of American racing. The documentary, created by Marshall Pruett and Travis Long, features insights from figures like Emerson Fittipaldi and Rick Mears, capturing this rare event in Senna’s life and his motivations during a challenging period in his career.
2017-12-20 | en
0.0
Kitchen Dialogue
Mimi Yu, Nebraska's First Youth Poet Laureate, reminisces about her childhood through her poem Kitchen Dialogue, a journey from the innocence of her childhood to healing from generational trauma in her early adulthood years.
2025-03-19 | en
7.0
Y vino el remolino (1910-1914)
Chapter 3 of the series 18 decades of life in Mexico in the twentieth century. Images of the cultural, social and political life in Mexico between 1910 and 1914, and the beginning of the major armed conflict that marked the future of the Mexican nation.
1991-08-06 | en
4.3
Psicotaxi
Fresnadillo wheel an impromptu consultation with Alejandro Jodorowsky, while driving in a taxi in the streets of Paris.
2002-07-02 | en
0.0
Running Fields II
Fifteen images of a camera running in a park and in obscurity searching the space of light through distorsion and the sensory of rapid motion.
2024-11-15 | en
7.4
My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.
2014-04-17 | en
10.0
Shutterbug
Shutterbug follows a troubled teenager named Thomas as he explores his passion for photography. The film portrays Thomas's journey from a confident, even arrogant, young photographer who believes himself to be a prodigy, to a humbled individual who discovers a deeper purpose in his art. This mockumentary reveals Thomas's struggles with self-doubt and his eventual understanding of what truly motivates his art.
2024-11-13 | en
7.4
Auschwitz
Auschwitz is synonymous with the Holocaust, but it’s also a place on the map with a surprising history preceding World War II. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this short documentary tells the story of Auschwitz, from its construction to its infamy.
2015-01-27 | en
5.5
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.
1984-01-01 | en
7.0
Body
A tribute to the human body.
1965-10-06 | sh
3.6
Patience Labour
Interesting short documentary on young athletes in a Soviet ice skating program, some of whom are barely past toddler age. Kinetic and up close, the doc focuses on movement with music, eschewing interview and conversation, and mostly submerging political and social commentary.
1985-07-02 | ru