Is It Always Right to Be Right?

Duration: 8

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1970

Creator: Stephen Bosustow Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Uses animation, live-action sequences, and the narration of Orson Welles to show the cause of divisiveness in society: man's refusal to believe that he could be wrong in his opinions and beliefs. Constructs a parable about a land where only a coward admitted he was wrong. Presents the division which occurred between various groups--the young and old, teachers and legislators, blacks and whites. Concludes with one person's admission that perhaps he could be wrong, which initially bridged the division., An animated film parable narrated by Orson Welles and highlighting divisive issues of the 20th century such as age, war, poverty, and race. Welles describes a land where everyone is convinced that they alone are right, and as such, no one can agree on anything. Illustrates and promotes the practice of compromise and open-minded dialogue as necessary solutions to social divisions.

Complete Record: Uses animation, live-action sequences, and the narration of Orson Welles to show the cause of divisiveness in society: man's refusal to believe that he could be wrong in his opinions and beliefs. Constructs a parable about a land where only a coward admitted he was wrong. Presents the division which occurred between various groups--the young and old, teachers and legislators, blacks and whites. Concludes with one person's admission that perhaps he could be wrong, which initially bridged the division., , An animated film parable narrated by Orson Welles and highlighting divisive issues of the 20th century such as age, war, poverty, and race. Welles describes a land where everyone is convinced that they alone are right, and as such, no one can agree on anything. Illustrates and promotes the practice of compromise and open-minded dialogue as necessary solutions to social divisions.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.