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They Made Movies in Ithaca (1975)
A novelty for fans of Rod Serling, silent films, or Ithaca, New York
It's been awhile since I picked this movie up at the public library, but my memories are still pretty strong. I imagine most people would want to see it for the weirdness of seeing a grey haired Serling (an Ithaca resident and prof. at Ithaca College) as the "talent" for the student-like documentary film.
As a plus you can learn a few things about the rise and fall of the silent movie industry in a small Upstate New York town. Sadly, nearly every film shot in Ithaca has been lost, so don't expect much archival footage.
John Henry (2000)
An unusual style makes this Disney short worth checking out.
Considering this was just a project to keep animators occupied, it is a pretty darn impressive film. Disney's take on the tall tale is nothing new, but the style and look of this short is fantastic. The characters were made to look like animation before "clean-up" which is very interesting to watch, and also a brave move on Disney's part! Great backgrounds, too. Let's hope the Mouse takes more chances like this one!