1960’s YMCA EDUCATIONAL FILM “BUILT FOR BROTHERHOOD” 13374 (1960)

Synopsis

This film depicts the Young Men Christian Association's "Building for Brotherhood" campaign. This 1956-1966 project was intended to expand YMCA facilities in 35 countries, and raised more than $5.5 million. The film was presented by the International Committee of YMCA’s of the US and Canada (:42), produced by Bob Frers (1:12) and narrated by Maurice Strong (1:20), Director General External Aid in Canada. He describes how the YMCA operates in 83 countries (2:38) but now seeks to expand so as to keep pace with growing populations and changing times (3:23). Examples from the campaign beginning with South Korea (3:37). The new building stands in Seoul (3:54) and it is shown in comparison to the older building (4:01), destroyed in the Korean War. Adult education classroom with a teacher providing English instruction (4:46). Kids practice Judo (5:02) and daily sessions were housed in the new chapel (5:14). In the port city of Busan, another building from this project is located (5:28). The former building which had been used was a Quonset hut (5:33). The new building provided a meeting place for communities’ groups such as an organization for social workers (5:45). Members are educated on how to cut and style hair (6:18). Children attend the Kindergarten class (6:24). Tokyo, Japan (7:37). Waseda University (7:42) is situated a few blocks from the new YMCA building (7:44). The old, rough, original building is shown in comparison (7:53). Thirty young men attended the University…

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Running time

28 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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