CinemaOSMovie · 1964 · 0h 24m · NR

A Point of Return

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A short film portrays the events of a depressed man's day, culminating, presumably, in his suicide, though the ending is ambiguous. Afterwards, a roundtable of mental hygiene professionals and social workers examine the film, while discussing the phenomenon of suicide more broadly.

Directed byCarl Stevenson

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 24m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1964
Studios
Oklahoma State Department of HealthUniversity of Oklahoma

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Directed by
Carl Stevenson
Written by
Floyd S. Cornelison, Jr., M.D.
Produced by
Carl Stevenson

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