United States Information Agency (USIA) Movie Trailers

Homespun Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

"Photographed at the Hambidge Center in Southern Appalachia, this film explores the process and history of weaving (to the background of authentic mountain music)" (US National Archives).

"This film details the economic progress achieved with U.S. assistance in the provinces of [formerly] East- and West-Pakistan in the past ten years, and stresses the need for all Pakistanis to work as one to better the country.

And Of Course You Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

"This film depicts how people around the world benefit from innovations developed by the U.S. space program.

Three Who Returned Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

"This film deals with South Vietnam's "Open Arms" program, designed to encourage communist defectors.

Processions Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

This film explores how the conflict with the North affects "South Vietnam's traditional culture, and seeks to explain why the South Vietnamese people still have the will to fight.

Fresh Colors Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

"This semi-animated documentary film portrays Czechoslovakian animator Paul Fierlinger's arrival to the United States and covers his production of a film that presents the history, legends, and significance of the American flag.

The Day of the Oath Trailer (1965)

01 January 1965

"This film presents rare documentary footage of presidential inaugurations, from William McKinley in 1897 to Lyndon Johnson in 1965.

The U.S. Overseas Information Program Trailer (1954)

01 January 1954

"USIA Director Theodore C. Streibert speaks on the purposes of the agency. Maps and charts show the range of Soviet influence and propaganda campaign.

As India Builds Trailer (1966)

06 October 1966

"This film surveys agricultural progress in India, showing the role of USAID technical assistance. The film was produced by Fali Bilimoria and written by Zul Vellani" (US National Archives).