Profile of a Problem Drinker

Profile of a Problem Drinker

  • Overview
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 2, 1957

Runtime

0h 29m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

Profile of a Problem Drinker

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Director

Stanley Jackson

Description

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.