A Window to the World - a compilation of films by Amateur Women Filmmakers in MIRCs Home Movies

Genre: home movie

Description:

In celebration of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27th, Moving Image Research Collections at the University of South Carolina (MIRC@USC) presents a “Window to the World by Amateur Women Filmmakers”. This curated online screening compiles home movies from the 1920s to the 1970s shot by women as they travel the globe with their families and friends, providing us with a window on their explorations and adventures. These films were screened during the Home Movie Day celebrations on October 21st, and is posted here on October 27th to celebrate the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage.
Music by Lucette Bourdin
Families shown are from the following collections of home movies held at MIRC:
Phelps Sisters Collection
Kate Gleason Collection
Baruch Home Movies Collection
Caldwell Family Collection
Urbanek-Heins Collection
Day Family Films Collection
Joyce Thompson Films Collection
Grossglass-Solarchik Home Movies Collection

Complete Record: In celebration of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27th, Moving Image Research Collections at the University of South Carolina (MIRC@USC) presents a “Window to the World by Amateur Women Filmmakers”. This curated online screening compiles home movies from the 1920s to the 1970s shot by women as they travel the globe with their families and friends, providing us with a window on their explorations and adventures. These films were screened during the Home Movie Day celebrations on October 21st, and is posted here on October 27th to celebrate the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. Music by Lucette Bourdin Families shown are from the following collections of home movies held at MIRC: Phelps Sisters Collection Kate Gleason Collection Baruch Home Movies Collection Caldwell Family Collection Urbanek-Heins Collection Day Family Films Collection Joyce Thompson Films Collection Grossglass-Solarchik Home Movies Collection