Inside/Out: Can Do, Can't Do (1972)
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Creator: A/V Geeks 16mm Films
Description: The film "Inside/Out: Can Do, Can't Do" explores themes of self-acceptance and personal growth through the experiences of children who express their desires to be like their peers. One child struggles with feelings of inadequacy as they watch others excel at activities like playing the piano or tumbling. A mysterious voice encourages the child to embrace their individuality and try harder, suggesting that they can achieve their goals by believing in themselves. The narrative emphasizes the importance of practice, perseverance, and self-identity. Keywords self-acceptance, personal growth, children, individuality, practice, perseverance, identity, inadequacy, encouragement
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[Music] I can't do that the S daddy sure you can see you go like this you put your hands on the rug here then you tuck your head under and go see it's easy I but I can't do hey what are you guys doing practicing our back with Su sace she can't do it very well oh it's easy here I'll show her okay now get on your feet okay and get your arms up on you can do it and go back real fast oh I did it hey let's try it again that was good okay your arms up and you roll back oh it's so much fun that was good here I other things I can do there's a hand spin gosh you're good burning isn't she good gosh that's good Bernie thanks but it tastes prce come on let's go upstairs don't you want to watch no we'll never be able to do those things you're just a big old show offer me come on what did I do what did I say this time why don't you want to practice anymore I just don't feel like it that's all but I thought you'd help me tber backwards you'll never learn besides I don't feel like it well all right for you what do you want to do now nothing what do you not mad about I'm not mad I just don't feel like doing anything that's all is that's your brother playing the piano who else he's good come on let's listen to [Music] it hi Barbara hi my that sure is a good please your play there thanks say do you know how to play the piano no but I wish I could come over here and sit down I'll show you how to play something it's real simple once you know how this this is a piece called chapsticks it's real easy listen for the first time that easy enough yeah okay put your first two fingers these two keys right here play it six times that's real good I move this finger down I want to keep that one there are you taking her that silly P yes I am she doesn't know how to play the piano well I do I'll bet you do well I can well come on over here and play for us then I don't want to you don't know how I bet yes I do but it is a pretty piece Daddy some pretty piece it is I don't like it I think it's dumb then why you just do anyway well I I still think it's a dumb piece you two have it out I've got some studying to do bye la oh knock it off Daddy come here and sit by me and we can play together well I guess it's about time I went home where's my coat over there bye daddy bye [Music] I can't do anything that's some bread please Mor but thank you [Applause] dear this roast is delicious dear thanks paen how about a little bit more pretty okay you's had enough not for left come on little bit G she Slappy but she's just a baby daddy don't put that big piece of meat in your mouth cut it up talk Slappy oh you be quiet can't we have one meal around here without you two arguing he's always starting something look at will you she's really something maybe she'll be a drummer when she grows up [Applause] she's cute all right and smart too daddy that piece of meat is still too large cut it smaller I wish I could eat baby food then I wouldn't have to cut anything up how can anyone enjoy their food daddy how many times have I told you not to talk with your mouth full and wipe your mouth I wish I were a baby all you have to do is sit there and let someone feed you honey would you like me to take Pauline in with me no no you just go on and and relax okay okay baby come on there we go Daddy it's your turn to scrape the dishes tonight and the other two will watch when you're done all right is it all right if we watch TV while daddy scrapes the dishes sure you can do that hey you're good isn't she Daddy I sure wish I could play the piano like that look at her Willam she's really something I wish I were a baby so I could play all the time or I wish I could tumble like Bernie or play the piano like Murray I can't do any of the good stuff [Music] what are you crying about I know you want to be Pauline or Murray or Bernie so would I yes but how did you know I I have ways of knowing who are you and why do you look so funny I am you you call me me and no one can see me but you I don't look funny unless you look funny I look just like you do yes you do only I can see through you I think it's the other way around I can see through you I know more about you than you think I do but how never mind anyhow I'm here to help help you since you want to be Pauline or Mor or Bernie I'm going to help you be them how are you going to do that all you have to do is close your eyes and think real hard that you are them is that all I don't believe you try it you will but before you do you have to be sure that you want to be someone else don't let me influence you good now close your eyes that's right the room will begin to whirl but don't be frightened it will soon stop take a little bit more F said good girl my goodness you were hungry a little bit more oh my goodness you're so hungry today a that's a good girl a nice oh just Mommy's got to get the roast out of the a w that looks good oh boy roast [Applause] be get hot hot my darling you can't eat roast beef you don't even have any teeth yet nice baby food for you e that tast awful hungry are you true how about some vanilla that's it momy get some nice vanilla pudding for [Applause] you hey me me get me out of this chair you know how to get out of it that's right I do I don't want to be a baby anymore babies can't do much for themselves but think of all the attention you get as a baby it's not worth [Music] [Applause] [Music] it hey this is easy there's nothing to it this is easy yes it is fun to be older and to be able to do things you were never able to do before hey I can't stop me stop me do you really want to stop if you do you may never be good at it how many times do I have to tell you that only you can stop yourself I'm trying but I can't you're not trying hard enough yes I am but nothing happens perhaps it's because you wanted to be Bernie more than anyone else keep trying try there's nothing to it I always wanted to play like [Music] that hey my you in there hey my come on out here [Music] come on Mor let's go hey you in there come on can you hear us come on more outside hey my get back to the piano you have a whole hour yet to [Applause] practice my come on you're not concentrating that's pretty good watch that fingering I can tell you're not concentrating Come On You' got a whole hour yet to practice hey Mor what you doing in there hey I don't hear any music yet come on now start practicing stop I don't want to be Maria Bry I want to be me I just want to be me everything's the same where is is [Applause] it I still can't run as fast as you well you still have to keep trying I can't do anything I wish I could play the piano like myy or be Bernie are you sure [Music] Inside Out is a series of programs and related materials developed and supported by 32 educational agencies in the United States and Canada with additional support from Exxon Corporation this program was produced by WV TV Cleveland Ohio under the supervision of nit National instructional television
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