Who Cares? (1968)

Series: Family Life Education and Human Growth Series

Duration: 1600

Year Published: 1968

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Dramatizes a story about a little boy who would rarely smile and was always grouchy because he felt he was not liked. Tells how his classmates discovered he was a fine musician and helped him to realize that others did care for him after all.

Complete Record: "Who Cares?" features a conversation between a mother and her son, Charles, as they navigate morning routines and school. Charles expresses indifference towards school and responsibilities, while his mother encourages him to take education seriously. The scene shifts to a classroom setting where students are preparing for band tryouts,

Transcription

[Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] No heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Charles. Charles, you come up this instant. We're waiting breakfast on you. You're going to be late for school. [Music] 10 seconds or else you're going to get it. You here? [Music] >> Walk me, Winnie. Walk me, Winnie. >> Huh? Walk me to school. >> Sure. You know, Junior's waiting for me downstairs. Walk yourself. >> Oh, and take good care of my jacket. might be wanting back sometime. >> When's the average time I'm cold for? And it is now. By the way, haven't you forgotten something? >> My math homework. Gee, thanks, Mom. You just saved my life. [Music] >> Hi, Mom. >> Be home early here. >> I'm sleeping now. Oh, Charles, let me fix your sleeves and do me and yourself a favor today. Smile just a little bit. Okay. Good. Oh, the baby love. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] I got no speed. [Music] Good job. You better hurry, Charles. Are you going to be nice with dad? [Music] >> Who cares? Who cares anyway? [Music] >> Okay, kids. Hand it over. Stand over that stick. Who's going to make this? >> Get him, Charles. Get him. Who cares anyway? He can have the old broke up stick. He can have the whole school. You should have got him anyway. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. [Music] Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Tell me what to do. [Music] Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Teddy bear. Charles, is that you? Charles Simmons. >> Young man, I think it's imperative that you finish your education. [Music] Charles. Yes, you come on up. [Music] I can't accept this. Not when we both know you can do better. >> Who's here? I hope I didn't hear what I think I heard you say. [Music] >> Let's hope Let's hope not. Class, this morning we must finish the tryyouts for the leader of our band. Let's get down to business and see if we can't choose someone before lunchtime. Hurry up. >> Hurry up class. >> Carol, will you be first? >> Yes. [Music] Ready, Carol? Okay. One, two, start. [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Fine. How about Charles leading the band? [Music] >> Ready, Charles? One, two, ready to play. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat up here. [Music] Who cares? Charles, you care. Lots of people care. [Music]

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