John Matoian

Split Cherry Tree is a 1982 short film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. A father learns the importance of education and gains an understanding of his son and an insight into his dreams and ambitions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

A baby is born in a mining camp and soon orphaned. The miners band together to raise the baby and he brings them luck in finding gold.

This educational science program features the story of Dr. Alfred Clothear and his discovery of how bears know when to sleep for the winter.