All Films

Wild Rice

1980 • 11 min • Canada

This short documentary explores how the First Nations staple of wild rice is exported as a luxury food thanks in part to bush pilots. Follow the families of the Pauingassi band as they comb the reedy shores with brooms, paddles and baskets for manomim (wild rice).

The Trouble with Miss Switch

1980 • 42 min • United States of America

When Rupert and his friend Amelia find the new substitute teacher doing odd things, they discover that she is actually a witch with a magical talking cat who sought them out in order to stop an evil coven of witches from destroying her.

Step by Step

1980 • 49 min • Netherlands

Offers a disconcerting glimpse behind the scenes of the ballet school at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In her graduation film, Marijke Jongbloed did not present a romantic impression, but a world full of venom, grimness and brutal rivalry.

The Snow Child

1980 • 20 min • China

A young rabbit is rescued from disaster by the snowman he makes with his mother.

Ann, a Seaman's Wife

1980 • 14 min • Yugoslavia

About a woman waiting for her sailor husband, and when he returns, "she continues to wait". It's a story of transience, and the deeper meaning of happiness. It's about all that's beautiful in this transient world.

Billy

1980 • 18 min • United States of America

A portrait of South Philadelphia singer Billy Ruth.

Angel Dust

1980 • 25 min • United States of America

A documentary exploring the effect of PCP on both the user and society, with particular focus on a Los Angeles salesperson named Jack's recreational usage of the drug.

Dinosaurs!

1980 • 30 min • United States of America

Everyone in Philip’s science class has a great idea for a report - everyone, that is, except Philip. That evening, he listens to a song playing on his boombox, and it provides him with inspiration: DINOSAURS! The next day at the museum, Philip discovers that the search for the truth about these magnificent animals and their astonishing 160-million-years success on the Earth is the most fascinating mystery tale he’s ever heard. What follows is an exciting collection of established theories and fascinating speculation. Philip’s report captivate viewers of all ages, just as it captivates Philip’s classmates. The Kingdom of the Dinosaurs comes to life through animation, live action, and a special Claymation feature by Will Vinton Productions. A short educational Claymation film about dinosaurs. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Swedish Rooms

1980 • 11 min • Sweden

Three Swedish living rooms, under three different stages of life.

Facing The Sun

1980 • 54 min • United Kingdom

Winsome art critic Peter visits married artists Gilberto and Vera in Brazil for Christmas. Gilberto and Peter are more than friends though, and jealous romantic entanglements ensue when it becomes apparent that Gilberto’s marriage is not over just yet.

Rock Sox Disco Sux

1980 • 12 min

Super 8mm film documenting "Disco Demolition Night," which took place after game one of a July 12, 1979 doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Comiskey Park in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.

Lied en ré mineur

1980 • 26 min • France

Mary's Wife

1980 • 60 min

A married transvestite comes to terms with their true gender identity.

Daughter is Like Her Mother

1980 • 51 min • Turkey

Suna is horrified when she discovers her mother in bed with a young man. Her aunt Dilek is molesting Suna’s boyfriend, Kenan. After having sex with him, the ever concerned aunt tucks her niece in bed.

The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six

1980 • 52 min

In 1963 a group of young Black boys living in Harlem were involved in an incident that earned them the nickname "The Harlem Six." Intent on protecting and clearing the names of their sons, several mothers bonded together to make their story known. This work emerges as a powerful close up of police brutality, and of power dynamics of 1960's Harlem.

The Evening Before the Next Day

1980 • 16 min

Documentary film that follows politicians during various events.

Snakes and Ladders

1980 • 31 min • France

A man awakens to find himself immersed in a real-life scenario of a board game with an ever expanding cartography.

Joseph Smith: The Man

1980 • 9 min

A group of children go to Lethe Tatge's home to hear about the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali

1980 • 49 min

Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as "The Last Hurrah!", was a professional boxing bout contested on October 2, 1980 in Las Vegas for the WBC and vacant The Ring heavyweight championships.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

1980 • 48 min • United States of America

In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene Kelly and Toni Tennille. The special included songs from Grease and the Totally Hot album as well as some other artists' covers : the Eagles, Bob Seger, Elton John and Buddy Holly. Olivia also performed a parody of the jazz/blues classic Makin' Whoopee with Gene Kelly, changing the lyrics to Makin' Movies and dealing with Olivia's dream of producing a musical. The show was aired internationally and did very well in the ratings, as did her two previous US television specials on the same network. It is to be noted that Tina Turner's appearance on Olivia's special helped her sign a contract with then Olivia's manager Roger Davies, who ultimately helped her to go back into the spotlight.

The Mouths of Babes

1980 • 28 min

A T.C. Christensen Film - A Hilarious and insightful look at LDS Children. By T.C. Christensen, whose credits include The Work and the Glory and Praise to the Man Digitally Remastered The new DVD, Mouths of Babes, is hilarious, charming, and honest! This classic LDS comedy is back and better than ever! When young children are asked thought-provoking questions, their spontaneous answers are unpredictable and often surprisingly wise! Digitally remastered, the DVD Mouths of Babes will surely be a family favorite!

The Cruz Brothers and Miss Malloy

1980 • 49 min • United States of America

The adventures of three Puerto Rican brothers scraping by while contending with the ghost of their dead father. The three brothers are tasked with refurbishing the house of Miss Malloy, but undercurrents of the past keep resurfacing.

The Eruption of Mount St. Helens!

1980 • 28 min

Originally shown in IMAX theaters, this film presents highly detailed and lavish views of the gorgeous scenery of the Pacific Northwest, both as they appeared before the top 1,300 feet of Mount St. Helens was blown into the sky and during the disaster's dramatic aftermath.

Crac

1980 • 15 min • Canada

A wooden rocking chair serves as a tool to delve through the history of Quebec in the last century.