by Jeanne C. Finley

Date: 1986      Running Time: 15:00

Common Mistakes uses four synonyms of the word "mistake" (fallacy, error, accident, and blunder) to present a sample of widely held truths that have later proven to be misconceptions. These mistakes, illustrated with documentary before-and-after photographs, diagrams and video footage, are prefaced with a clip from a children's educational film on how to prevent accident.