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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)

Title
Hear and Now
Year
1958
Abstract
How radio brings news and information to Americans. With footage of many news events covered by radio and images everyday life in the late 1950s. Explains how radio serves in the Cold War and during natural disasters.
Notes
Produced: Unknown
Sponsor: National Association of Broadcasters
Run Time: 18:04
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W
Keyword
Media: Radio;Communication: Radio;Journalism;Communication: Radio;Journalism
Theme
How radio is good (insert clip here)
Review
Quite an ironic little picture of showing radio's progress by showing every news clip imaginable. Everything, from President Hoover winning the election to Hindenburg ("Oh the humanity!" explosion! We do also, get a nice overview of what the radio can be used for, eg weather forecasts, traffic forecasts and announcing sales (sale on beef shanks!). Quite a simple (and obvious) film, but one which can be enjoyed on it's merits. Reccomended!
(Reviewer: Spuzz)
Location
A/V room, 2/F