While all the big shots were meeting in Davos, Switzerland, we met in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in a side street off of 29th. We compared notes, hair styles and even shoes. But we came to the conclusion that one thing we were back then, 50 years ago, was loaded with talent. And maybe a little gas…

Here are some smidgens:

Filmz

Doug Allemang

The Three Year Itch
1971 | 34 minutes | documentary
Ahead of its time: see Koyaanisqatsi circa 1982

Corwin-McMillan Productions

The OddtoSee
1970 | 20 minutes | exploring symbolism

The Rock Industry
1970 | 20 minutes | “talkie” exposé

Paraphobia
1971 | 10 minutes | This one needs some explanation:
Our “hero” has a problem with being paranoid about his phobias.
You know, falling off things, drowning, catching on fire,
being tortured by Mustard Man, getting run over by a car,
death, the usual stuff. Classic soundtrack. Even today.

Dave Byers

The Boxer
1971 | 5 minutes | lyrics visualized
Amazing cinematography 10 years ahead of MTV