Larry Yust

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Larry Yust

Born November 3, 1930 · Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA (age 95)

Larry Yust's most significant contribution to educational film was through a finely crafted, intriguing, and intellectually stimulating series of dramatic films made for Encyclopaedia Britannica from roughly 1965-1975. Yust's 'Short Story Showcase' films are one of the great serial dramatic bodies of work of the 1965-1985 era of educational film. In addition to his film work, Yust is an accomplis…

Known For

The LotteryThe Lottery · 1969
The Lottery
7.01969
MovieHorrorMystery
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
The FavoriteThe Favorite · 1989
The Favorite
4.61989
MovieAdventureDrama
A French girl is kidnapped and sold as slave to the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Trick BabyTrick Baby · 1972
Trick Baby
5.11972
MovieCrimeDrama
Two Philadelphia con men try to evade gangsters they have conned and cops who are trying to put them in jail.
HomebodiesHomebodies · 1974
Homebodies
6.81974
MovieComedyHorror
When a quiet group of pensioners learn that their homes are to be torn down to make way for a block of flats, they decide to take action. What starts as an attempt to discourage the developers soon escalates into wholesale murder of both the developers and the construction workers.
Mark Twain: Beneath the LaughterMark Twain: Beneath the Laughter · 1979
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter
9.01979
Movie
Starring Dan O Herlihy as Mark Twain, this PBS special was created by renowned Twain scholars.
Say YesSay Yes · 1986
Say Yes
7.01986
MovieComedy
A wealthy man leaves all his money to his grandson on the condition that he marries within 24 hours. If not the money will go to the boy's father...
Dr. Heidegger's ExperimentDr. Heidegger's Experiment · 1969
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment
1969
MovieDrama
Dr. Heidegger invites four of his respected friends to try out the elixir of youth.
A Family Talks About SexA Family Talks About Sex · 1972
A Family Talks About Sex
9.01972
Movie
The film discusses a family's approach to openly talking about sex with their children, emphasizing the importance of communication and honesty. Parents Jim and Beth explain sexual topics to their kids, Sarah and Paul, using straightforward language and addressing their curiosity without shame. They establish rules about privacy and public behavior while discussing bodily changes, reproduction, and relationships. The narrative highlights the challenges of discussing sex as the children grow, the need for ongoing dialogue, and the parents' desire to equip their children with knowledge to make informed decisions.

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