Rowan Atkinson speaks about the importance of Free Speech
Rowan Atkinson speaks about free speech and reform Section 5 campaign to get the word ‘insulting’ removed from Section 5 of the Public Order Act, as part of the Crime and Courts Bill.
The change is now incorporated in Section 57 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 which came into force on 1 February 2014.
http://reformsection5.org.uk/
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Public Service Film - Buying Food (1950) USA
In the year 1950, an educational film was crafted to guide individuals on the art of smart shopping. This film, rich in practical tips and strategic advice, was most likely a common feature in Home Economics classes of that period. It served as a valuable tool, educating students on the nuances of economical and thoughtful purchasing decisions, reflecting the societal norms and consumer behavior of the mid-20th century.
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Public Service Film - The Benefits Of Looking Ahead (1950) USA
Nick, by nature, struggles with planning for the future. He's always found himself more comfortable living in the present, tackling challenges as they come. However, the stark realization of potentially ending up as a drifter or a bum spurs a change in him. This bleak image of his future pushes him to reconsider his approach and he starts to understand the importance of planning ahead.
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Public Service Film - Build Your Vocabulary (1948) USA
Dramatizes the story of a father, who, after finding himself at a loss for words at a public meeting, follows his son's lead and starts a campaign of vocabulary improvement.
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Public Service - Better Use Of Leisure Time USA (1950)
he 1950s was a period of significant changes in lifestyle. With the increase in disposable income and leisure time, people began to seek out more recreational activities. It was a time when hobbies and pastimes became more accessible to the masses.
From gardening to sports, reading to crafts, the options were numerous. The television emergence also played a crucial role in this shift, providing people with an easy way to relax and be entertained at home.
However, it was also a period when people began to recognize the importance of using this leisure time wisely. Instead of just killing time, they started to use leisure time for self-improvement, learning new skills, and broadening their horizons.
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Public Service - Personal Obligations USA (1950)
Members of two families illustrate correct and incorrect manner of taking care of their obligations to one another.
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Public Service Film - Learn To Argue Effectively (1951) USA
Persuasive argument plays a vital role in discourse and decision-making. It serves as the backbone of a convincing dialogue or a convincing piece of writing, enabling the presenter to effectively communicate their viewpoints and win the audience's agreement.
A good argument is characterized by a clear claim, logical and well-structured reasoning, and strong evidence. The claim is the statement that needs to be proven or disproven, while the reasoning is the logical process to support the claim. The evidence, on the other hand, strengthens the reasoning by providing credible and relevant information or data.
However, one must be wary of irrelevant or unsound arguments. These are arguments that may appear persuasive at first glance but fall apart under scrutiny because they lack logical coherence, credible evidence, or both. They often rely on fallacies, emotional appeals, or misdirection, rather than substance and truth. Unlike serious use of good arguments, irrelevant or unsound arguments are often used to manipulate rather than enlighten.
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Public Service - Young Man's Fancy USA (1952)
In a twist of fate, an irritable young lady found herself drawn towards her brother's nerdy friend. This was an unlikely attraction, considering her fiery temperament contrasted sharply with his calm, introverted nature.
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Jeremy Clarkson try to cycle around London Safely BBC UK (2010)
Along the way, the pair create some hard-hitting imagery, take a 'fact-finding' ride around the streets of London, and present their film-making efforts to an expert panel featuring bigwigs from Westminster Council and Olympic gold medal-winning cycling legend Chris Boardman.
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Feminism Discussion: including Christopher Hitchens. USA (1994)
Writers and activists Naomi Wolf, Katie Roiphe, Christopher Hitchens, Tad Friend and Rebecca Walker debate modern gender relations, campus rape, objectification and more
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BBC - Dave Allen - The Immaculate Selection (1971-1986)
An anthology of Dave Allen's finest, funniest and most irreverent material, compiled from his time at the BBC from 1971 to 1986.
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Public Service Film - Social-Sex Attitudes in Adolescence (1953) USA
Social-sex development of Bill and Mary and how they came to meet, fall in love and marry.
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Public Service Film - Marriage Is a Partnership (1951) USA
Flashback on the problems, adjustments and transformations occurring in the first year of a couple's married life.
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Friendship Begins At Home (1949)
How a strong family group helps teenagers learn to form strong friendships.
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Public Service Film - Improve Your Personality (1951) USA
You can make friends easier by being friendly and considerate.
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Public Service Film - What To Do On A Date (1950) USA
A high school senior learns how and where to ask a girl for a date, where to take her for a good time, and how to avoid spending too much money or being bored by commercialized amusements.
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Public Service Film - Mental Health: Keeping Mentally Fit (1952) USA
The four steps in acquiring, maintaining and improving mental health: express emotions naturally, respect yourself, respect others, and solve problems as they arise.
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Public Service Film - Snap Out of It! (Emotional Balance) (1951) USA
Discusses why an achievement-conscious boy becomes emotionally upset when he fails to get an expectations
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7 Dirty Words - George Carlin
For decades, George Carlin was one of the most original and popular comedians to take the stage. His “Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV” routine is often hailed as a masterpiece of standup comedy and helped him get the title of one of the best standup comedians; it took society’s taboos and hangups to task while being flat-out hilarious.
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On Time - George Carlin
George Carlin: Again! 1978.
Interesting take on our perception on time.
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Words That Hide the Truth - George Carlin
The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977, broadcast as George Carlin at USC. From the late 1980s onwards, his routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. He often commented on American political issues and satirized American culture.
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The Futurists (1967) | Predicting The 21st Century
How close were they? What did they miss?
Discusses the physical, social, and economic forces which have contributed to world civilization.
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William F. Buckley Jr & Christopher Hitchens Complication
A compilation of the some of the best moments between Christopher Hitchens and Willaim Buckley Jr.
Christopher Eric Hitchens was an Anglo-American author, columnist, essayist, orator, religious and literary critic, social critic, and journalist.
William Frank Buckley Jr. was an American conservative author and commentator. He founded National Review magazine in 1955.
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Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World
Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World traces Sowell's journey from humble beginnings to the Hoover Institution, becoming one of this era's greatest economists, political philosophers, and prolific authors.
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Free To Choose - Milton Friedman on The Welfare System (1978) _ Thomas Sowell
Milton Freidman, in the fourth segment of the series, shows why he believes government-run welfare programs do not help the people they are intended to help or achieve the ends they are intended to achieve, and why the "welfare state" leads to loss of initiative, independence, and personal liberty. Friedman compares slum areas and luxury apartments of New York City, visits two families on welfare, one in Harlem and one in Britain, and argues in favor of the negative income tax. Featuring Thomas Sowell.
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