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American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Alcohol and the Human Body
- Year
- 1949
- Abstract
- Traces the course of alcohol through the body; shows the effects of alcohol on the brain; dramatizes the case of a problem drinker, including treatment.
- Notes
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Produced: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Sponsor: N/A
Run Time: 12:06
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W - Keyword
- Substance abuse: Alcohol
- Theme
- Alcohol and the Human Body
- Review
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The effects of alcohol on the human body and brain are presented in a dry, dull fashion, with the help of primitive animated sequences of black dots of alcohol going through the bloodstream, as well as film clips of drunk people. Mildly campy is the ending of the scene about treatment of alcoholics, where the former skid-row bum is discharged in a new suit and told sternly to never touch the stuff again. Yeah, right. Mostly this is boring, though.
Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: ***. Weirdness: ***. Historical Interest: ***. Overall Rating: ***.
(Reviewer: Christine Hennig) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F