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The Techs (1964)
The Techs (1964)
Overview
A KRON-TV Assignment Four documentary report from 1964 which presents: "A look at a new innovation in education called the Richmond Plan," at De Anza High School in Richmond, CA. The Richmond Plan is described as being an integrated teaching program (started in the Fall of 1962) for 11th and 12th grade "average, capable students," which provides opportunity and direction for those who are interested in entering the technical fields of work. Includes interviews with: the school principal; Les Agnello (football coach and physics teacher); John Bristow and Bob Craig (technical lab instructors); Jim W. Kelly (Algebra teacher) and Jim Hurley (English teacher). Also features views of 11th and 12th grade students working, playing football and visiting the Geographical Survey headquarters in Menlo Park. This film was written and produced by Al Kohlwes, narrated by Ed Hart and directed by Al Scollay. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
A KRON-TV Assignment Four documentary report from 1964 which presents: "A look at a new innovation in education called the Richmond Plan," at De Anza High School in Richmond, CA. The Richmond Plan is described as being an integrated teaching program (started in the Fall of 1962) for 11th and 12th grade "average, capable students," which provides opportunity and direction for those who are interested in entering the technical fields of work. Includes interviews with: the school principal; Les Agnello (football coach and physics teacher); John Bristow and Bob Craig (technical lab instructors); Jim W. Kelly (Algebra teacher) and Jim Hurley (English teacher). Also features views of 11th and 12th grade students working, playing football and visiting the Geographical Survey headquarters in Menlo Park. This film was written and produced by Al Kohlwes, narrated by Ed Hart and directed by Al Scollay. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative primarily explores universal, apolitical themes of self-discovery, the importance of home, and the power of friendship, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
This adaptation of The Wizard of Oz likely features visible diversity in its cast without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for DEI purposes. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, avoiding critical portrayals of traditional identities and not centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Wizard of Oz" does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. While it later gained significant cultural resonance within the LGBTQ+ community, this is an external association rather than an internal depiction within the movie itself.
No information regarding the film's plot or characters was provided. Therefore, it is not possible to evaluate the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes, and an assessment of its net impact is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1964 animated special, commonly known as "Return to Oz," features the established characters from L. Frank Baum's original story, such as Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. These characters maintain their canonical genders from the source material. No gender swaps of previously established characters are present.
The 1964 Lou Tedesco adaptation of The Wizard of Oz features characters whose portrayals align with their established racial depictions from the original source material and prior adaptations. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
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