Outstanding Documentaries

Night People's Day
An exceptional catalog of the real people and machines that work at night.

• Directed by Bob Kurtz. (1971, 11 mins, color, Print courtesy of Filmfair Communications)

Morning Zoo
A relaxed look at a California zoo and the animals there, before the crowds arrive.

• Directed by Mark Michaels. (1972, 10 mins, color, Print courtesy of Filmfair Communications)

French Lunch
A fascinating glimpse at the process of preparing French-style cuisine in a mid-town Manhattan restaurant.

• Directed by Nell Cox. (1969, 15 mins, color, Print courtesy of American Federation of Arts)

Nightlife
Marine shapes from scallops to anemones are playfully celebrated in this catalog of marine life.

• Directed by Robin Lehman. (1975, 12 mins, color, nonverbal, Print courtesy of Phoenix Films)

Dance On A May Day
The rehearsal and performance of modern jazz dances by boys from several Manhattan schools under the direction of Jacques D'Amboise.

• Directed by John Avildsen. (1977, 12 mins, color, Print courtesy of the Learning Corporation of America)

Entire program runs 60 minutes.

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