United States Information Agency (USIA) Movie Trailers
Most Popular United States Information Agency (USIA) Trailers
Total trailers found: 69
The March Trailer (1964)
31 December 1964
The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington.
Harvest Trailer (1967)
01 July 1967
A beautifully photographed record of the yearly cycle of planting and growth which culminates in bountiful harvests across the farmlands of the United States.
The Numbers Start with the River Trailer (1971)
01 January 1971
The Numbers Start with the River is a 1971 American short documentary film about small-town life in Iowa.
Rajuan Alam Trailer (1956)
03 July 1956
This film, produced in Indonesia and based on the old Japanese folk saying that "a man's happiness depends upon a knife, house, horse, wife, and singing bird," tells the story of the restoration of a young man to his rightful place in his society and nation, and depicts basic Indonesian traditions while outlining Indonesia's successful fight against malaria (with U.
Japanese Bride in America Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
This United States Army film tells the story of a Japanese woman who marries an American serviceman and moves with him to the United States.
The Hoja's Strange Ways Trailer (1953)
01 January 1953
A local sheikh tells a story to a fellow coffeehouse patron who is suspicious of Western influences in his country.
A Few Notes on Our Food Problem Trailer (1968)
01 January 1968
"This Oscar-nominated short subject documentary film discusses the issue of how to feed a growing world population.
David Trailer (1961)
01 January 1961
During the fertile early years of Drew Associates following the breakthrough of Primary, came this seldom-seen portrait of David Allen, a jazz trumpeter struggling in the Santa Monica drug rehabilitation center Synanon House.
Wealth of a Nation Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
"This film explores how freedom of speech — including dissent — is afforded to all Americans, and shows freedom of expression in art, music, dance, architecture, and science.
My Father: Gordon Parks Trailer (1969)
31 December 1969
A documentary made on the set of "The Learning Tree." Narrated by Gordon Parks Jr., and featuring interviews with Gordon Parks Sr.
200 Trailer (1975)
04 July 1975
A psychedelic animated short celebrating America's bicentennial. The film " provides a short, impressionistic history of the U.
The Spirit of America Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
The Spirit of America is a 1963 American short documentary film produced by Algernon G. Walker about the Spirit of America, the trademarked name used by Craig Breedlove for his land speed record-setting vehicles.
Born a Man Trailer (1965)
06 January 1965
An account of the rehabilitation of an electrician who is totally and permanently blinded by an accident.
Reflections: Samuel Eliot Morison Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
The life and work of Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison, the official historian of U.S. naval operations in World War II and a Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar of maritime history.
Interplanetary Travel Trailer (1955)
03 January 1955
Journalist Burrito and scientist Manolin visit the “Red Planet” and are given special glasses with which to view the planet’s flourishing society.
Night of the Dragon Trailer (1965)
25 October 1965
Short propaganda film produced by the U.S. government about the Vietnam War, narrated by actor Charlton Heston.
The Rustlers Trailer (1953)
01 January 1953
Burrito and Manolin defend their ranch against the cattle rustlers, Lios and Chente. A neighboring pig farmer named Don Inocente refuses to join their cause in the name of neutrality.
The New Adventures of Hanuman Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
Hanuman, who is the God-King of the apes, was one of major characters who fought with Rama [Phra Ram]
Profile: Dr. Ricardo Alegria Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
"This film features the people of Puerto Rico and the revival of the ancient culture of that island. The story is told through the eyes and work of Dr.
Yankee Go Home: Communist Propaganda Trailer (1958)
27 June 1958
In this film, George V. Allen, the first director of the United States Information Agency (USIA), explains the purpose of his organization and the ways he hopes to counter anti- American propaganda in the popular media, particularly in motion pictures.
And Now They Call It Soul Trailer (1971)
01 January 1971
"This film surveys the influence of Africa and Black America on American popular music, beginning with African rhythms and chants before tracing the evolution of American music from spirituals, jubilee, blues, ragtime, gospel, jazz, and soul.
The Infinite Journey Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
"This film traces the history of mankind's aspirations to reach the moon, giving credit to the many levels of scientific genius that made the Apollo 11 flight and moonwalks possible.
Impressions of Japan Trailer (1955)
01 January 1955
"This film presents the impressions of William Faulkner during his visit to Japan to participate in a USIS-sponsored American literature seminar.
Mamo of Colby Trailer (1968)
01 January 1968
"This film describes the life of Ethiopian student and distance runner Sesibe "Subs" Mamo at Colby College in Maine.
Went for Wool Trailer (1953)
01 January 1953
Armando Lios recruits Chente to steal Manolín and Burrito's sheep under the premise of liberation
The First World Festival of Negro Arts Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
"This documentary film covers a 24-day arts festival in Dakar, Senegal that highlighted Black contributions to the cultural heritage of mankind and was attended by an extraordinary cast of over 2,000 luminaries - including Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Alvin Ailey, Aime Cesaire, and Leopold Senghor - from dozens of countries.
Five Faces of Vietnam Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
An anthology of five short films ("The Hands of a Stranger", "The Other War", "A Distant Province", "The Eighth District", and "PHILCAG"), made jointly by Vietnamese and American filmmakers.
School of Assassins Trailer (1967)
01 January 1967
"This anti-Communism film uses animation to tell the story of two brothers, one of whom receives training for hemispheric subversion in Cuba and returns to his own country to spread violence and terror.
Very Manly Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Train conductor Manolin warns passengers Don Fiero and his daughter Ava about local bandits and asks them to bear arms in defense of the train.
Africa Goes to the Fair Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
"This film depicts modern American products and U.S. economic development through the U.S. national exhibit at the 1966 trade fair in Addis Ababa, Ehtiopia, which was attended by 360,000 Africans (including children from the Haile Selassie I Day School, who toured the exhibition as part of a classroom assignment)" (US National Archives).
Autumn and Cardboard Trailer (1968)
01 January 1968
"This film uses the 1966 California gubernatorial race between Republican Ronald Reagan and Democratic incumbent Pat Brown to show how, every two years, autumn is the season of campaigns and elections in the United States.
Have a Coke Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
"This film depicts, in a humorous vein, the impressions of three Ethiopian students upon entering a strange country, and the perplexing world of university life at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)" (US National Archives).
The Draggin' Wagon Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
"This film covers the story of how a soap box derby car is built and raced, told from the perspective of Clarence Carter, Jr.
An American Tune Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
"This film presents a non-verbal, fast-moving, sometimes humorous montage of just about every kind of musical form, from solo musicians to rock groups, bluegrass bands, symphony orchestras, and a chamber quartet" (US National Archives).
Little Juan Can Read Trailer (1954)
01 January 1954
Directed by eventual Bolivian president, Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, who ran the production company of this film, Telecina Ltd.
Old Young Man Trailer (1969)
01 January 1969
"This film portrays basketball star Bill Bradley in his school days as a Rhodes Scholar, and later as a member of the New York Knickerbockers and a volunteer worker in the Harlem ghetto.
The Lost Apple Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
An anti-Communist propaganda film produced by the United States Information Agency for the indoctrination of the children separated by Operation Peter Pan into the United States.
American Summer Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
“This film documents the experiences of 30 African students from the University of Abidjan, Ivory Coast who spend their summers at various U.
Winter Count Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
"This film, narrated by an elderly woman, shows how Oglala Sioux pictorially recorded their calendar histories on buffalo hides, called 'winter counts.
A Time For Peace Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
"This film documents President Nixon's 1972 trips to the People's Republic of China, the Soviet Union, Iran, Poland, and Austria.
Fayrouz Trailer (1972)
01 January 1972
"This film documents the U.S. tour of Lebanese singer Fayrouz (sometimes spelled Fairuz), and her troupe of 60 dancers and musicians, across eleven cities between September 29th and October 23rd, 1971.
The Strangers Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
"This film examines immigration to the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Ellis Island is the focal point of the program, which includes reminiscences by an immigrant as well as live action footage and old still pictures" (US National Archives).
Jacqueline Kennedy's Asian Journey Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
"This film, made by the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) as part of its Cold War campaign to promote American interests and ideology abroad, covers First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to India and Pakistan in 1962 and focuses on Mrs.
I Hear the Carpenter Singing Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
"This film tells the story of a young Mexican-American carpenter in Los Angeles, California who earns journeyman status through night school classes and on-the-job apprenticeship training.
Right and Left Trailer (1956)
01 January 1956
"Kid" Manolin takes on El Chente (The "Red Star") in the boxing ring.
Tomas and the Huks Trailer (1952)
01 January 1952
"This film tells the story of Tomas, a young boy living in the Philippines who becomes a Hukbalahap, or "Huk" — a member of a communist guerrilla movement formed by Filipino peasant farmers, originally to resist the Japanese Army.
The American Negro Trailer (1963)
01 January 1963
"This unfinished civil rights-era film details how segregation affects the daily lives of African Americans, and includes portions of interviews with James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, and Ralph Metcalfe.
The Summer Fever Trailer (1972)
01 January 1972
"This film shows the widespread participation of millions of boys, their parents, and adult volunteers in Little League baseball around the world each summer.
A Simple Cup of Tea Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
"This film shows the agricultural revolution taking place in the villages of East Pakistan, with the help of American advisors (including Ben Ferguson) who assist the farmers to identify and solve their problems, both individually and with community effort.
Apache Bill Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
"In this film, 70-year-old "Apache Bill" Cochenour tells of his lifelong love affair with trucks and the American open road.
Labor of Love Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
"This film illustrates civil service work in the U.S. on three levels - federal, state, and municipal - by detailing the work of a forest ranger, a social worker, and a physical therapist.
