A study of Capitalism, Communism, Despots, in films, Volume 2

A Study of Capitalism, Despots, and Communism, Volume 2

"A study of Capitalism"

An original production published by The Classic Archives!

Originally made in the 40's and 50's during the Cold War, these films were designed to educate American's on the value of Capitalism and what it means to the American way of life.  Faced with a showdown with the largest Communist nation in the world, the United States Government wanted to educate our citizens on what we were fighting and who we were up against.

Today, while the threat of an outside Communist takeover is not real, the threat itself is very much real.  Only in modern times, the threat comes from within.  A growing segment of our population, as well as our elected officials, seem to enjoy aggravating class warfare and initiating a "soak the rich" atmosphere.  Some politicians actually believe the way to create jobs for our people is to tax and regulate our businesses, to make it harder for them to do business.  This bitterness and desire to see America become a welfare state, of "We Want This!" and where competition is thwarted, is clearly warned against in this DVD.  Our educators, themselves paid by the state, are actively trying to sabotage Capitalism and indoctrinate our young.  These leads us to elect politicians who want to spread the wealth, so instead of having a rich class, a middle class, and a poor class, we all become poor and supposedly happy.  These films are meant to educate, enlighten, and inform against the evils of communism and socialism, and what it really means to be a capitalistic nation.  If there is one DVD to show to your children, to make them realize that America is the only place in the world where someone who works hard can move out of being poor and into being rich, this is it.

In our opinion, here at The Classic Archives, this DVD should be required viewing for every American, and doubly so for every politician.

When you look at some of these films, and watch the sections on communism and socialism, it is downright frightening to how much of that reminds us of some aspects of modern day life, and most especially, our elected officials.

If you are interested in this set, please be sure to check out our Volumes 1 and 3.

This DVD runs about 2 and a half hours and has a fully interactive menu.  A list of films is as follows:

A group of teenagers on a high-school radio program discuss just what capitalism is, seizing onto the example of the butcher who supplies the weenies for their picnic. With Mickey Hugh (Ray Bennett); Franklyn Ferguson (John Howell). Educational Collaborator: James Harvey Dodd, Ph.D., Head, Department of Economics and Business Administration, Mary Washington College, University of Virginia.

Sound, B&W, 9:23

Presents nature of meaning of democracy; develops keen appreciation for meaning of democracy by analyzing 4 major concepts on which exists substantial body of general agreement. Points out that true democracy is characterized by at least 2 signs.

Sound, B&W, 10:18

When, due to the well-meaning fears of parents, a high school social studies teacher is charged with teaching communism, she explains why she teaches about communism and why she believes it important that students know the facts about subjects they discuss in current event.

Sound, B&W, 26:29

How economic progress comes from the accumulation of privately owned tools of production; demonstrates the need for tools by showing a young couple with their infant child in a wilderness with nothing but natural resources and their hands.

Sound, B&W, 21:01

Strengths of the American free enterprise system and how it meets the needs of its citizens.
 

Sound, B&W, 14:53

Drama of an authoritarian (probably Communist-type) coup in the U.S., assisted by apathy, an indifference to federal intervention in community affairs, and lack of economic incentive.

Sound, B&W, 11:53

How a limited government and private control over labor, resources and tools can stave off a Communist takeover of the U.S.

Sound, B&W, 11:12

Defines capitalism and shows that the keystone in American capitalism is the principle of ownership of the means of production and distribution.
 

Sound, B&W, 13:07

Shows that citizens should understand the American way of life, communism and socialism and their propaganda techniques, public education and government.
 

Sound, B&W, 11:22

Tragedy or Hope (1972)

The film is structured as a narrative in which John Smith's ancestors educate him about "what's right with America" in hopes of leading him away from "the road to anarchy and self-destruction." There are many bits of archival footage in this film. It begins with a brief discussion of those "radical speakers who are subsidized by communists". We move from these scenes of "mass hysteria" to extended montages which depict all the wonders of an American capitalist society.

Sound, Color, 24:42

DVD Menu Sampler: