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My own yard to play in

United States, 1959
film

Photographed on the streets of New York, this film penetrates the world children create in their play. It shows children of varying ages and different nationa..

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All in a day

Australia, 1961
Similarity: 77%

English children: life in the city

United States, 1949
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Child's play and the real world

United States, 1974
Similarity: 76%

Children waiting

United Kingdom, 1977
Similarity: 75%

We're gonna have recess

Canada, 1967
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Growing up in a scary world (TEFC)

United States, 1972
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Adventure playground: London

United Kingdom, 1967
Similarity: 74%

[Brookes Family Home Movies: Reel 10]

Australia, 1964-1966
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Playground (TEFC)

United States, 1975
Similarity: 74%

Fun on the playground

United States, 1947
Similarity: 73%

Child's play and the real world (TEFC)

United States, 1974
Similarity: 73%

A Child went forth

United States, 1948
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Uncle Smiley and the junkyard playground

United States, 1972
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More space for our children

Germany, 1963
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Mini movie makers

United States, 1972
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Children at play

Japan, 1965
Similarity: 73%

Children's play

Canada, 1956
Similarity: 72%

Village children of South China

United Kingdom, 1951
Similarity: 72%
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