Proud and Tall : Hiring the Handicapped

pallet 44 -20556 -20 minutes, Color^^Opening: Closeup of hand reaching for cigarettes, ashtray. Pull back shot of man with eyes wrapped in bandages--ah-hah, that's why he's fumbling for the Marlboros....^^Story: a promotional/educational film put out by insurance company to promote the hiring of the blind. Filmed at Amelio, Inc (Electronics for Missiles and Space, Los Angeles) and Braille Institute, Los Angeles. Unintentionally not politically correct, using words throughout like blind and handicapped, not sight-impaired.^^Shots: Dragnet-like spare, interior shots of 50's style living room^ --Factory shots--7 white guys sitting around a desk (again,^ very 1950s early 60s looking.)^ --Office shot--3 white guys, two in suits, 60s style intercom^ --Supply room shots -- items being processed, stocked^ --Shot of exterior of Braille Institute^ --Shots of our hero learning to read braille, braille watch^^Interesting facts: Hiring blind people doesn't hurt your insurance costs--handicapped people are less apt to get hurt. Who knew?^^Keyword: Employee training film. Awareness. Sensitivity training.^