The Children & The Bear (1959 Original Colored Cartoon)

*The Children & The Bear* (1959) is a powerful animated anti-Communist allegory created by renowned animator Payut Ngaokrachang for the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). The story follows a dangerous bear — representing Russia — that escapes from its keeper and preys on a group of children, symbolizing Southeast Asian nations.

Despite the bear's threat, the remaining children band together, symbolizing regional unity and resilience, ultimately turning the bear away. This thought-provoking film stands as a vivid portrayal of Cold War-era sentiments in Southeast Asia.

Source: National Archives. *The Children & The Bear, 1959*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/51220