By Danny Gregory. Lessons from the Golden Age of Classroom Filmstrips.
The antiquated world of the 50s comes alive again with this sarcastic glimpse at educational filmstrips. These short strips warned children of the dangers of Communism, the history and commerce of the USA and the mysteries of space, science and sex. People raised on the Internet will be shocked by the quaint depiction of American life in the Atomic Age. It is a glimpse into the times and the pioneers who created these filmstrips to teach youngsters how society wanted them to view the world.