“The first educational radio programs were broadcast to schools in the early 1920s, just as teachers were losing faith in educational films and their content”(Fabos, pg.4). This is a interesting statement made and brings up a great question. Were there negatives to film in the classroom? The answer is yes, many thought there were issues to film being in the classroom and thought radio broadcast may be a better idea.The film industry was looked at heavily for the effects of cinema on the students physical health and the morals that could be effected.There were many reasons why film was under fire and here are three main reasons why:

The first reason was many thought of radio as a better for the whole, it was for the people and not corporations.The radio was known, they had broadcast of shows on the radio for the everyday listeners. Many people were comfortable with the radio and knew what to expect.  The second reason was radio was cheaper cost wise instead of film. For film to be viewed there had to be cameras, projectors and many other components. Also many families did not have access to film like they did the radio.With less access, students had to go to school to gain access to the film. Lastly there were also issues with religious views and thinking students were teaching themselves.”Is the teaching of science in conflict with the belief—common to all the religions—in a God, or gods, in direct intellectual and affective communication with man, able to respond to man’s desires and, under certain conditions, willing to do so?”(Leuba, pg. 7). This was cited from an actual psychologist in the 1920’s from an article who suggested religion and science could but might not be hand in hand. This then also was discussed more when the science was now on film and being shown more often.