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World War II Experience, Who is Weary Willie?
directed by Constanza Hevia H.; produced by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps, in World War II Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2021), 16 mins
"Who is Weary Willie?" explores the life of the famous circus character Weary Willie and his story tied to controversy and confusion over identity between his creator, Emmett Kelly Sr., and his son, Emmett Kelly Jr.
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directed by Constanza Hevia H.; produced by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps, in World War II Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2021), 16 mins
Description
"Who is Weary Willie?" explores the life of the famous circus character Weary Willie and his story tied to controversy and confusion over identity between his creator, Emmett Kelly Sr., and his son, Emmett Kelly Jr.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Author / Creator
Constanza Hevia H.
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
El Dorado Films
Series
World War II Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Dominique Jando, Chris Berry, Wini McKay
Person Discussed
Dominique Jando, Chris Berry, Wini McKay, Emmett Kelly, 1898-1979, Emmett Kelly, Jr., 1924-2006
Topic / Theme
Circuses, Trade and Commerce, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2021 El Dorado Films
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Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America
directed by Gretchen Sorin and Ric Burns, 1955-; produced by Steven Bennett, fl. 1997, Emir Lewis, fl. 1997, Emily Pfeil, fl. 2019 and Kathryn Clinard, fl. 2013, Steeplechase Films (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 1 hour 59 mins
Chronicling the history and personal experiences of African Americans on the road from the advent of the automobile through the seismic changes of the 1960s and beyond – Driving While Black explores the background of a phrase rooted in realities that have been a part of the African American experience for hundre...
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directed by Gretchen Sorin and Ric Burns, 1955-; produced by Steven Bennett, fl. 1997, Emir Lewis, fl. 1997, Emily Pfeil, fl. 2019 and Kathryn Clinard, fl. 2013, Steeplechase Films (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 1 hour 59 mins
Description
Chronicling the history and personal experiences of African Americans on the road from the advent of the automobile through the seismic changes of the 1960s and beyond – Driving While Black explores the background of a phrase rooted in realities that have been a part of the African American experience for hundreds of years – told in part through the stories of the people who lived through it.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Steven Bennett, fl. 1997, Emir Lewis, fl. 1997, Emily Pfeil, fl. 2019, Kathryn Clinard, fl. 2013, Steeplechase Films
Author / Creator
Gretchen Sorin, Ric Burns, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Topic / Theme
Travel, Automobile industry, Race relations, Discrimination, Civil rights, Race and Gender, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans
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The Forgotten War
directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015; produced by Jesse Collier Sutterley, fl. 2020, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 53 mins
The Korean War saw three years of heavy combat take place on the small Korean peninsula, ending in a stalemate that remains contested to this day. This documentary tells the story of the Forgotten War from the point of view of the veterans that were sent to fight it.
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directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015; produced by Jesse Collier Sutterley, fl. 2020, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 53 mins
Description
The Korean War saw three years of heavy combat take place on the small Korean peninsula, ending in a stalemate that remains contested to this day. This documentary tells the story of the Forgotten War from the point of view of the veterans that were sent to fight it.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jesse Collier Sutterley, fl. 2020, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020, Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Author / Creator
Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
El Dorado Films
Speaker / Narrator
Jessica Elkind, fl. 2005, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020
Person Discussed
Jessica Elkind, fl. 2005, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020
Topic / Theme
Communism, War, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, War and Violence, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Korean War Experience, Frank Maselskis: from WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor
directed by Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008; produced by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films, in Korean War Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 11 mins
This short film tells the story of Frank Maselskis who was a prisoner of war in World War II. Despite the horrible experiences of being a prisoner Frank decides to join in the Korean War, where he participates in the battle of Chosin, a brutal combat that took place in the most extreme weather conditions.
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directed by Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008; produced by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films, in Korean War Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 11 mins
Description
This short film tells the story of Frank Maselskis who was a prisoner of war in World War II. Despite the horrible experiences of being a prisoner Frank decides to join in the Korean War, where he participates in the battle of Chosin, a brutal combat that took place in the most extreme weather conditions.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films
Author / Creator
Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
El Dorado Films
Series
Korean War Experience
Person Discussed
Frank Maselskis
Topic / Theme
War, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, War and Violence, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 El Dorado Films
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Korean War Experience, Ralph Parr: Fighter Ace of the Twentieth Century
directed by Alexander Zane Irwin, fl. 2017; produced by Trevor Getz, fl. 2020 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps, in Korean War Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 16 mins
This short film tells the story of a WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Fighter Pilot, Ralph Parr. In addition to rarely seen archival footage, include footage of dog fights, it features interviews from Ralph Parr's author, Ken Murray; his step-daughter Linda Capps; and his step-son Paul McLaughlin.
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directed by Alexander Zane Irwin, fl. 2017; produced by Trevor Getz, fl. 2020 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps, in Korean War Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 16 mins
Description
This short film tells the story of a WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Fighter Pilot, Ralph Parr. In addition to rarely seen archival footage, include footage of dog fights, it features interviews from Ralph Parr's author, Ken Murray; his step-daughter Linda Capps; and his step-son Paul McLaughlin.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Trevor Getz, fl. 2020, Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Author / Creator
Alexander Zane Irwin, fl. 2017
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
El Dorado Films
Series
Korean War Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Linda Cappes, Paul McLaughlin, Ken Murray
Person Discussed
Linda Cappes, Paul McLaughlin, Ken Murray, Ralph Parr, 1924-2012
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Veterans (Armed services), Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Korean War Experience, Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor
directed by David De Rozas, fl. 2014; produced by Jesse Collier Sutterley, fl. 2020, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps, in Korean War Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 10 mins
Mexican American Rodolfo P. Hernandez faced down death along the 38th parallel, earning a Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Korean War. A story of heroism, perseverance and service, Hernandez proved that even in the most dire circumstances a wounded soldier can accomplish his mission and go on to g...
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directed by David De Rozas, fl. 2014; produced by Jesse Collier Sutterley, fl. 2020, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films and Veteran Documentary Corps, in Korean War Experience (El Dorado Hills, CA: El Dorado Films, 2020), 10 mins
Description
Mexican American Rodolfo P. Hernandez faced down death along the 38th parallel, earning a Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Korean War. A story of heroism, perseverance and service, Hernandez proved that even in the most dire circumstances a wounded soldier can accomplish his mission and go on to greater service as a veteran.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jesse Collier Sutterley, fl. 2020, Trevor Getz, fl. 2020, Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Author / Creator
David De Rozas, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
El Dorado Films
Series
Korean War Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Becky Hernandez
Person Discussed
Becky Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez
Topic / Theme
Military medals, Veterans (Armed services), Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, War and Violence, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2020 El Dorado Films
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Untold: Arts, The Golden Age Of Illustration
produced by Makematic, in Untold: Arts (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
Today, American artists are known for breaking the mould, but around the turn of the 20th century, artistic flair collided with new technology - to give birth to what is known as the Golden Age of Illustration.
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produced by Makematic, in Untold: Arts (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
Description
Today, American artists are known for breaking the mould, but around the turn of the 20th century, artistic flair collided with new technology - to give birth to what is known as the Golden Age of Illustration.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Makematic
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: Arts
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Makematic
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Untold: Hidden Histories, Barbara Jordan
produced by USC Center EDGE and Makematic, in Untold: Hidden Histories (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
At a time when women and people of colour were all but excluded from the US government, one woman stormed the corridors of power and made them her own. This is the story of Barbara Jordan, the African American from the South who defied expectations by being selected to serve in Congress and who became one of the f...
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produced by USC Center EDGE and Makematic, in Untold: Hidden Histories (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
Description
At a time when women and people of colour were all but excluded from the US government, one woman stormed the corridors of power and made them her own. This is the story of Barbara Jordan, the African American from the South who defied expectations by being selected to serve in Congress and who became one of the finest legislators in US history.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
USC Center EDGE, Makematic
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: Hidden Histories
Person Discussed
Barbara Jordan, 1936-1996
Topic / Theme
Legislators, African-Americans, Political and Social Movements, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Late 20th Century (1975–2000)
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Untold: Hidden Histories, Claudette Colvin
produced by USC Center EDGE and Makematic, in Untold: Hidden Histories (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
You know the story of David and Goliath, right? Well, America has its own version. Only our hero is 15-year-old African-American, school girl Claudette Colvin and in 1955, she took on the State of Alabama for real. The original Rosa Parks!
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produced by USC Center EDGE and Makematic, in Untold: Hidden Histories (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
Description
You know the story of David and Goliath, right? Well, America has its own version. Only our hero is 15-year-old African-American, school girl Claudette Colvin and in 1955, she took on the State of Alabama for real. The original Rosa Parks!
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
USC Center EDGE, Makematic
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: Hidden Histories
Person Discussed
Claudette Colvin, 1939-
Topic / Theme
Civil rights, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Montgomery, AL, December 1955, Political and Social Movements, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Makematic
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Untold: Museum of Artifacts that made America, Keds Americas First Sneakers
produced by Makematic, in Untold: Museum of Artifacts that made America (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
The oldest shoes ever found in America may date back 9000 years ago but they were made of just bark! However, wanna know how sneakers got their name? They’re so quiet you can wear them to sneak up on anyone! This is the story of Keds, the sneakers that sparked a footwear revolution in not just America but the w...
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produced by Makematic, in Untold: Museum of Artifacts that made America (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2020), 2 mins
Description
The oldest shoes ever found in America may date back 9000 years ago but they were made of just bark! However, wanna know how sneakers got their name? They’re so quiet you can wear them to sneak up on anyone! This is the story of Keds, the sneakers that sparked a footwear revolution in not just America but the whole world!
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Makematic
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: Museum of Artifacts that made America
Topic / Theme
Innovation and invention, Shoes and boots, Trade and Commerce, Post-war Era (1945–1960), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Makematic
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