Ocean County Audio-Visual Aids Commission
James E. Raylman, Director

1988 - color 16 min. Churchill

Observes ways in which a variety of a Contemporary Poets use Language; The quality of Sharpness, the creation of surprise, the expression of Passion, and Pathos. (Part of Series "Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry"

1989 - color 35 min. Pyramid

This film brings Frost and his poems alive for students of American Literature, Poetry and Performing Arts, and Poetry.

1978 - color 94 min. Corf

Physical traits, calls and habits of various common birds are carefully integrated with poems and stories encouraged closer observation and reading.

1994 - color 8 min. Wilson

(NJCCS: 3.2) In this joyous and unusually moving collection of poems, National Book Award Winner Joyce Carol Thomas writes of family, individuality and pride of heritage. She asks us to remember where we came from.

1985 - color 52 min. Broadart

(NJCCS: 3.2) Ernest Thayer Jr's classic poem has been imaginatively transformed into a tale of industrialization, a magic potion, the genesis of honored baseball traditions in this spirited production. (Closed caption)

1974 - color 9 min. BFA

The sharp wits discover why poetry looks and sounds different and why people choose to communicate their thoughts and feelings through poetry. (Closed captioned)

1990 - color 54 min. Guidance

Examines the elements basic to short stories and poetry, while giving students opportunities for self expression through writing. Exercises focus on writing creatively by developing character, setting, point of view, and plot.

1980 - color 17 min. Churchill

(NJCCS: 3.4) Dissects selected poems to show how Cummings employs unusual structure, and how reading can clarify it. Rather than the bizarre, selections

1990 - color 150 min. FFTH

(NJCCS: 3.4) Each poem is illustrated richly, and read by a well known actor or actress. Alfred, Lord Tennyson: The Charge of Light Brigade; Robert Browning: How They Brought The Good News From Ghent To Aix; Robert Spencer: Beth Gelert. (Part of Series "Poetry Book")

1987 - color 15 min. AIT

Helps writers: Choose figurative language and express the reasons for their choices, and write poetry using figurative language with "pattern rules" they create. (Part of Series "Writers Realm")

1984 - color 50 min. Wilson

Poe's Personal life shadowed the darkness of his work: His parents died before he was three; excessive gambling debts kept him in poverty; and it is thought that he suffered from manic depression, alcoholism, and drug addiction. Mystery also marked his death; his unconscious body was found on a Baltimore street. (Part of Series "Biography")

1990 - color 15 min. FFTH

(NJCCS: 3.3) Each poem is illustrated richly, and read by a well known actor or actress. Lewis Carroll: The Walrus and the Carpenter; Edward Lear; The Jumblies and the Dong With a Luminous Nose. (Part of a Series "Poetry Book")

1978 - color 11 min. Centron

The eight humorous poems featured in the film - deal with what kids do - what they think about - the seemingly uncontrollable things that happen to them - and most important, how kids feel about their world.

1994 - color 15 min. GPN

When everything Norbert, Zazi and Leon say rhymes, they discover it's poetry day at the Library. (Closed captioned) (Part of Series "The Magic Library")

1980 - color 12 min. Wilson

(NJCCS: 3.4) By acting out certain characters in Julius Caesar in a contemporary style, Steffens gives an understanding of Shakespeare's plots as universal and timeless. (Part of Series "Poetry For People Who Hate Poetry")

1992 - color 30 min. GPN

(NJCCS: 3.4) Grab your mittens and scarf and join LeVar in a wintery wonderland. Inspired by Snowy Day:Stories and Poems, edited by Caroline Feller Bauer, LeVar travels to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Viewers will experience a variety of ways to beat winter's chills and enjoy all its snowy thrills! (closed captioned) (Part of Series "Reading Rainbow")

1990 - color 20 min. FFTH

(NJCCS: 3.4) Each Poem is illustrated richly, and read by a well known actor or actress. Sir Walter Scott: Young Lochinvar; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: The Wreck of Hesperus; Robert Bloomfield: The Fakenham Ghost; Robert Southey: Bishop Hatto. (Part of Series "Poetry Book")

1990 - color 15 min. FFTH

(NJCCS: 3.4) (NJCCS: 3.4) Each Poem is illustrated richly, and read by a well known actor or actress. William Wordsworth: Lucy Gray; Thomas Hardy: A Trampwoman's Tragedy; Robert Powell: The Inchcape Rock. (Part of Series "Poetry Book")

1990 - color 45 min. Wilson

An exciting and innovative look at the timeless poetry which shapes our literary heritage. Including the works of D.H. Lawrence, Alexander Pope, Debose Heyward, James Dickey, Tennessee Williams.

1990 - color 430 min. Wilson

From the voice of America's first woman Pulitzer Prize Winner to The Ladies of the Yorkshire Moors came a wealth of wonderous poetic images. Includes the works of Emily Dickinson, Anne Bronte, Sylvia Plath, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Charlotte Bronte, and Emily Bronte

1994 - color 16 min. Media Inc

Alive with a kaleidoscope of images reflecting a universal theme of destruction and hope. These components woven together form a rich tapestry that invites you to experience the any textures, patterns and colors of poetry.

1974 - color 20 min. Weston

A tender folktale by the great Yiddish author, Isaac Bashevis singer. Simple story which reveals the ecological balance that exists throughout nature. Poetic imagery and music-pre-war Poland.