I have written about the fine folks at Cinefamily here in my blog before and their unswerving devotion to film of all kinds. Last nights screening was hosted by Rick Prelinger of the Prelinger Archives and was  a collection of works from the Jam Handy Organization, and it's founder Henry Jamison Handy.

Handy, by many, is seen as the father of Multimedia, and of AV education. His organizations films have been seen by millions of people starting from the 1930s through to today. 

Last night the main event was a screening of two of his films that transcended instructional or promotional film and give a view of an America long past. The first was "Master Hands" projected in 35mm from a newly restored print. Selected for the 1999 National Film Registry of "artistically, culturally, and socially significant" films, it was truly fascinating to watch the production of a 1936 car from metal being melted down till the final inspection off the line. I have submitted part 1 of the film to the sift

And second, “American Look” from 1958 projected in 35mm Widescreen a promotional series from Chevrolet showing american design and it's infuence on Chevrolet's car lines. Kitchy, yet a great capture of 50's designs and the design aspect of car creation. I also submitted part 1 of this film to the sift.