Profile of a Problem Drinker (1957)
Overview
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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| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | NFB | — | — |
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What is Profile of a Problem Drinker about?
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. Profile of a Problem Drinker is a Drama movie, released on 1957-01-02, runtime 29 minutes.
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Directed by
Stanley Jackson
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