Movies: Barr Films

Brent Maddock short film....

Ron Underwood short film....

David Potter, owner of a small town weekly newspaper, decides to get a more secure job. Despite his wife's misgivings, he applies to be a publicity writer at the mammoth Ilium Works. Although shaken at seeing how the company immediately plans out his...

Circumstances force naive Rita Adams into serving an unjust prison term, but she emerges from it a cynical criminal who rises to power in the local crime organization....

In the summer of '76, after pinball and complaining lose their thrill, Val and Tim steal their friend Randal's car. The boys pick up some girls, Kari and Vicki, and go for a ride up in the hills. They intend to return the stolen car before Randal f...

Combines consumer interviews and an analysis of the products and merchandising techniques used in supermarkets to show shoppers how to select the best nutritional value for their food dollar. Explains the basic food groups available and explores the ...

Tells about a young girl who hates her big ears and decides to hide them under a big, floppy hat. In addition to hiding her ears, she finds that the hat also hides her nose, eyes, and mouth. Designed to teach young children self-acceptance....

Harry, a white dog with black spots runs away from home because he hates getting a bath. After many adventures and visits to dirty places, Harry returns home only to be recognized as a black dog with white spots....

Cartoon short film...

Crossing guard turned mylar-clad superheroine Guardiana warns kids of the dangers of the outdoors, great and small....

A short educational documentary on early electronic composition and synthesizers....

The increasing reliance of 1970's America on fast food meals is examined, and ways to improve on this diet are suggested....

In the Deep South during the late 19th century, a young boy goes on the annual hunt in the Big Bottom where he confronts Old Ben, a bear that has always eluded the hunters....

A clown recalls the days when he first joined the Cole Brothers circus and discusses how the Greatest Show on Earth has changed. He reminisces about the circus train, pre-show preparations, the performers and the big show....

Provides factual information about the diet, growth, appearance, and behavior of fireflies. As egg and larva, the firefly is underwater. As pupa and adult, it is on land and in the air. The firefly's glow is unusual in nature....

Teenage Eddie turns to alcohol in the hopes that it will enhance his cross country running performance....

This film takes a close look at Africa's varied geography and the people who settled and live in these region. Also it contrasts the rural villages and the modern cities....

An animated film which uses eggs to show the role and importance of courtesy at school....

Video focuses on five vital elements of effective communication and delineates the responsibilities of the message sender. Cover such topics as concise expression, timing and feedback....

A young boy playing in a large cardboard box imagines himself to be in a stagecoach, an old steam locomotive, a stunt plane, and a space capsule on the way to the moon. Designed to stimulate imagination and creative expression. For elementary grades....