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Profile of a Problem Drinker

Name: Profile of a Problem Drinker
Duration: 29 min

Stanley Jackson

1957 | 29 min

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This short film is a telling portrait of the discourse about and treatment of alcohol addiction in the middle of the 20th century. In a fictional setting, the film examines the insecurities and inner motivations that cause the protagonist to lean on alcohol. His job and home life are threatened by his addiction, and the doctor to whom he finally turns explains the medical and other resources available to him.

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Credits

director

Stanley Jackson
script

Stanley Jackson
producer

Tom Daly
camera

Reginald Morris
sound

Gary O'Neil
editing

William Greaves
sound editing

Stuart Baker

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