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Largely nontheatrical work intended for teaching and related informational purposes. Educational work includes classroom films and videos, historical recreations and dramatizations primarily intended to educate rather than entertain, and video or television broadcasting courses; they may be sponsored as well. Historically prolific producers of educational films include Eastman Kodak, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Coronet, and PBS. Note: Not necessary to also use Documentary, since that is implied by the term Educational. Film examples: CHRONICLES OF AMERICA; HEMO THE MAGNIFICENT (with Sponsored); THE LIVING CELL. TV examples: DISCOVERY; PSYCHOLOGY I; SESAME STREET (with Children's); YOU ARE THERE. Video examples: HAVE A HEALTHY BABY; VIDEO MATH TUTOR SERIES.

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